80-year-old man was drunk and high when he caused wrong-way I-70 crash, police say - CBS Pittsburgh

Published
April 01, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I-70; I-80
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Incident type
DUI, Semi truck, Crash

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: An 80-year-old man (Daniel Oliver) caused a fiery wrong-way crash on I-70 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, due to drunk driving. He was charged with driving under the influence, risking catastrophe, and driving under the influence of a controlled substance. The crash resulted in injuries but no fatalities, and I-70 was shut down for hours.

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80-year-old man was drunk and high when he caused wrong-way I-70 crash, police say - CBS Pittsburgh

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