Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 13, 2024 11:15 A.M.
(Crescent Township, Pa) The names of the victims in Tuesday’s house explosion in Crescent Township have been released. The incident claimed the lives of Helen H. Mitchell, 87, and her husband David L. Mitchell, 89. Mrs. Mitchell was pronounced dead at 9:16am, her husband at 9:29am, according to the Allegheny County Fire Marshal.
A private gas well and propane tank exploded outside the couple’s home in the 1400 block of Riverview Road. The home was destroyed and the explosion was heard in several areas. Fire crews from Ambridge, Sewickley and Moon township were on scene assisting Crescent Township, according to Fire Chief Andrew Tomer.