(Pine Township, PA) – Pennsylvania State Police have reported via release that on July 1st, 2021 at 1:02 p.m. Brian Sherman, a 40 year old man from Menahga, Michigan, was traveling west I-76 in a Kenworth Northwest Vehicle in the middle lane when he merged into the left lane. Upon merging, Mr. Sherman was rear ended by a Melissa Brandt, a 35 year old female from Sewickley, operating a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Mr. Sherman’s vehicle then came to a controlled stop facing west with minor damage. Mrs. Brandt’s vehicle crossed all lanes of travel and then struck the center concrete barrier, then finally coming to an uncontrolled stop facing west with severe front end damage. Mrs. Brandt was transported to Allegheny General Hospital with injuries of unknown severity.