(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported yesterday that two drivers were charged following a three-vehicle crash in Allegheny County on May 28. 

According to police, the crash resulted from a secondary collision that occurred moments after an earlier crash. At about 9 a.m., 42-year-old Jose Pereira of Cranberry Township and 30-year-old Rider Dinnen of Warrendale were traveling on Interstate 79 South in Franklin Park Borough when they slowed to avoid a collision ahead. 

Police said the vehicles driven by Pereira and Dinnen were then struck by a vehicle operated by 23-year-old Zachary Cramer of Greensburg. Cramer’s vehicle also struck a guide rail. 

No injuries were reported. 

Police charged Cramer in connection with the crash. Pereira was charged with driving while his operating privileges were suspended or revoked.