Huntingdon, PA - Fatal Dirt Bike Accident on Creek Rd Under Inquiry

Huntingdon, PA (February 23, 2025) – An 18-year-old man was killed on February 23 after a dirt bike accident on a South Huntingdon roadway, according to Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson.

Donald Leasure became separated from the dirt bike and landed in Jacobs Creek, which runs along the road. Carson said Leasure was traveling west on Creek Road around noon near the border of Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.

Creek Road, near the village of Jacobs Creek, was blocked off while firefighters, ambulance personnel, and state police worked in a rural area of the township south of Smithton. Troopers had not released any information. The cause and manner of death are pending autopsy results. No further details have been released at this time, but the investigation into the accident continues.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania 

When you are out walking, you never expect that you could be hit by a driver. However, pedestrian accidents happen every day in Pennsylvania, some of which are incredibly severe and life-altering. Pennsylvania actually sees a high number of pedestrian accidents each year.

In one recent year, it was reported that 197 people were killed in pedestrian and moped-type accidents in Pennsylvania, which was one of the most dangerous years for these individuals. If you have sustained harm in a pedestrian accident that was caused by another party, it is important that you have legal help moving forward. The aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be a difficult thing to face entirely on your own. Because of this, it is important that you have legal assistance on your side. An attorney can help you with many aspects of your claim, such as the following:

• Assisting you in gathering necessary evidence for your claim
• Answering any legal questions you may have
• Helping you to comply with deadlines as you file your claim

It is normal to feel alone and confused after the sudden loss of a loved one in a bicycle or pedestrian accident. These overwhelming feelings often persist throughout your claim, which is why you may need help along the way. Speaking with a Huntingdon wrongful death lawyer can help you along this path.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, we know that moving forward after a pedestrian accident is never an easy thing to do. Our attorneys have the knowledge and resources necessary to ensure that you receive the results you deserve in your claim. We will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects, such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.

Don't wait to contact our Huntingdon pedestrian accident attorney at Edelstein Martin & Nelson to find out what options for pursuing compensation are available for you at this challenging time of your life. Dial (215) 731-9900 to receive the compassionate and proficient legal guidance of our team.