Eric Sheffler, 17, killed in pedestrian collision on Route 819 in East Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania
Unity Township boy, 17, hit and killed on Route 819
The vehicle was heading north on Route 819 near Round Top Circle when it hit Eric Sheffler shortly after midnight, according to the coroner's office.
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