(Ross Twp., Pa.)Pa State Police in Pittsburgh have released new details about the fatal accident that happened on the Parkway North,I-279, Northbound early Monday morning near the Bellevue Westview Exit.
Troopers say that a 2010 Nissan Sentra that was being driven by 29-year old Lenny Dunnivan was traveling north on I-279 in the area of mile marker 7.4 when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a guide wire on the western side of the roadway. Dunnivan’s car traveled across both lanes and became disabled partially blocking the right lane of travel. Dunnivan then fled the scene of the accident.
A black 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood that was being operated by 67-year-old David Rennebeck, of Pittsburgh, was traveling northbound in the right lane and subsequently rear ended the unoccupied Nissan. After hitting the car the Cadillac continued around 200 feet more where it struck a tree. Rennebeck was trapped in the vehicle and was extricated from the vehicle by first responders. He was transported to Allegheny General Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:00 AM.
A passenger in Rennebeck’s vehicle, 39-year-old Joseph Dlacich, suffered unknown injuries and was also transported to Allegheny General Hospital. His condition is currently not known.