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State College resident, 45, dead after single-vehicle crash, police say

First responders at the scene of a fatal crash on the 400 block of Trout Road in College Township on July 2, 2026.
First responders at the scene of a fatal crash on the 400 block of Trout Road in College Township on July 2, 2026. adrey@centredaily.com

A 45-year-old State College resident died Thursday after a single-vehicle crash on a residential road in College Township, borough police said in a statement.

The crash occurred about 3:45 p.m. on the 400 block of Trout Road, police said. Officers said the driver was trapped inside the vehicle with serious injuries and died despite lifesaving efforts after being extricated.

Police did not release additional details about the crash in the statement and a sergeant declined to comment further when contacted by the Centre Daily Times. Trout Road was closed while crews worked on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.

An autopsy is scheduled for Friday at Mount Nittany Medical Center, the Centre County Coroner’s Office said in a statement.

Those with information about the crash may call police at 814-234-7150, email police@statecollegepa.us or submit an anonymous tip online.

There were seven fatal crashes during the past decade in College Township, according to state Department of Transportation statistics. Rush Township reported the most of any municipality in Centre County with 11.

This story was originally published July 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM.

Bret Pallotto
Centre Daily Times
Bret Pallotto primarily reports on courts and crime for the Centre Daily Times. He was raised in Mifflin County and graduated from Lock Haven University.
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