Kenneth Ortiz, 22, and Kevin Ortiz, 26, killed and three people injured in collision on Route 222 in Ontelaunee Township, Pennsylvania
Vehicle of 2 helping change tire struck; 2 dead, 2 critical
Police in Ontelaunee Township Police said a man and woman heading south on Route 222 got a flat and pulled to the side of the road near Route 61 shortly before 10 p.m. Friday. Two men came to help, parking partially in the left lane to block oncoming traffic.
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