State Trooper Michael Stewart, 26, dead, 1 injured in crash with garbage truck on Route 711 in Ligonier Township, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Mon, 08/28/2017 - 7:30am
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 14, 2017

1 state trooper dead, 1 injured in crash with garbage truck in Ligonier Township

The fatal accident happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. Friday on Route 711, near the Route 271 split.

Officials: Pennsylvania trooper at fault in fatal crash

State police say the cruiser's speed — which isn't being revealed — as well as wet conditions and fog contributed to the crash that killed 26-year-old Trooper Michael Stewart on July 14. 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Michael Stewart
Roadway: 
Route 711

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