DURYEA, Luzerne County \u2014 A teenage driver was killed Saturday night in a one-vehicle crash in Duryea, according to the Luzerne County Coroner\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Authorities identified the victim as Seth Dragos, 19, of Pittston, Pennsylvania, who was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m., Coroner Dion Fernandes said.<\/p>\n
Duryea Police reported that the crash occurred on Coxton Road in the Narrows section, after emergency crews were called to the area for reports of a heavily damaged vehicle located in the roadway. When responders arrived, they found the vehicle had sustained significant damage consistent with a serious collision.<\/p>\n
Investigators said preliminary findings suggest that speed was a contributing factor in the crash. However, officials emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the full sequence of events leading up to the fatal incident.<\/p>\n
Police have not released additional details regarding possible contributing circumstances, and it is not yet known what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The crash scene was processed by Duryea Police as part of a continuing investigation. Officials said further updates may be released as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n
The tragic incident has left the Pittston and Duryea communities mourning the sudden loss of a young life, as family, friends, and neighbors remember Seth Dragos in the wake of the devastating crash.<\/p>\n
Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact Duryea Police as the investigation continues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"