yough school district leaders moved early Saturday to cancel weekend school events after an overnight car crash involving multiple people that the district said included “fatalities. ” The district said issued in Saturday’s early hours that it had limited details and was awaiting confirmation from “appropriate authorities. ” The crash was reported on Creek Road in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, and county dispatchers confirmed the coroner was called to the scene around 3: 30 a. m. ET Saturday.
What officials confirmed in the first hours
Westmoreland County 911 dispatchers confirmed a single-vehicle crash occurred on Creek Road in Sewickley Township and said the county coroner had been called around 3: 30 a. m. ET Saturday. Dispatchers also said there were no transports from the scene.
The district’s statement emphasized that information was still limited as of the early hours of Saturday. It did not say whether the crash involved district students, and it said it was waiting for confirmation from appropriate authorities before providing additional details.
Because of the impact on the community, the district said it was canceling school events this weekend. In a separate district statement, Superintendent Anthony DeMaro said all school-sponsored activities were canceled through the weekend.
Yough School District response and immediate reaction
Superintendent Anthony DeMaro, released on the Yough Senior High School website, said the district had “received information indicating that there were fatalities, ” while also stressing that details remained limited and unconfirmed at that time.
“As we receive confirmed information, we will provide updates and share next steps to best support our students, staff, and school community, ” DeMaro said in the statement.
The district also urged residents to avoid spreading rumors while officials work to verify the facts. “We understand that news like this is difficult to process and ask that you please refrain from speculation or sharing unverified details, including on social media, ” the statement said.
The district added a message of support for those affected and acknowledged emergency personnel on the scene. “Please keep all those involved in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, ” the statement said, while thanking first responders and agencies for their “efforts and diligence” as the investigation continues.
Quick context on the community affected
The Yough School District serves West Newton, Herminie, Smithton, Sutersville, Madison and Arona boroughs, as well as Sewickley and South Huntingdon townships. The crash location identified by dispatchers was in Sewickley Township.
What’s next as authorities verify details
they are awaiting confirmation from appropriate authorities, and the district has said it will provide updates as information is confirmed. The district’s guidance to families and the wider community remains focused on limiting speculation while investigators and officials determine the facts.
For now, the weekend schedule remains cleared as the yough school district prepares to share “next steps” aimed at supporting students, staff, and the broader school community once more details are confirmed.
