April 29, 2025

One Dead, One Injured After Car Crashes Into Pole on Rt. 40 in Fayette County

One Dead, One Injured After Car Crashes Into Pole on Rt. 40 in Fayette County

One person was killed, and another was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Rt. 40 near Uniontown early Tuesday morning.

According to dispatchers, the crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the Kwik Fill gas station in Menallen Township. A heavily damaged vehicle was found at the scene after striking a pole.

The Fayette County Coroner confirmed that 23-year-old Madison Porfilio was pronounced dead at the scene, Pennsylvania State Police reported. Another occupant sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital, though their condition remains unknown.

State troopers from the Uniontown barracks are investigating the crash.

Reference: One person killed, another injured in overnight crash along Rt. 40 outside Uniontown

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