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New Castle man dies in Lawrence County car crash
A New Castle man died after a crash in Lawrence County early Sunday morning.
Sunday, October 21st 2018, 2:34 PM EDT
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A New Castle man died after a crash in Lawrence County early Sunday morning.
The crash happened in the area of Ellwood Road in Slippery Rock Township around 1:45 a.m.
Troopers say Justin Delaney, 26, died after he went off the roadway.
They say he then struck a mailbox and ditch before ultimately hitting a tree in the front yard of a home on the 4000 block of Ellwood Road.
According to officials, Delaney is suspected of driving under the influence. It's also reported that he was not wearing a seatbelt.
The Lawrence County Coroner pronounced Delaney dead at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.