Ronald Richards Obituary, Man Killed In Parkway East Crash That Closed Outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel

Ronald Russell Richards Obituary, Death – A tragic incident on Sunday afternoon claimed the life of a Plum man when his SUV veered off the Parkway East on the Swissvale side of the Squirrel Hill Tunnels. The vehicle traveled down a steep, wooded embankment, ultimately coming to rest in a ravine approximately 200 feet below the road surface. The accident led to the closure of outbound lanes between the Beechwood Boulevard and Swissvale/Edgewood exits, causing significant traffic disruptions for several hours.

The Pennsylvania State Police identified the victim as 50-year-old Ronald Russell Richards, who was the sole occupant of the SUV. Unfortunately, Richards was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred around 12:19 p.m. as Richards was heading east on Interstate 376. According to reports, the vehicle left the roadway along the Commercial Street Bridge, impacting a guardrail before going over the embankment. The reasons behind the loss of control are yet unknown, and investigations by state police are ongoing.

The accident prompted the closure of outbound lanes through the Squirrel Hill Tunnels until approximately 4:15 p.m. Inbound traffic remained unaffected by the incident. Autopsy results are pending, and authorities continue their efforts to piece together the details surrounding the tragic accident. The community mourns the loss of Ronald Russell Richards and extends condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

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