State Police-New Castle investigated a fatal accident that happened Friday morning just after 6 am. A Kia Soul driven by 38-year-old Jessica L. Allen partially crossed into the opposite lane on State Route 108 in Scott Township, Lawrence County. It struck a Jeep Cherokee driven by 45-year-old Timothy S. Croup. Allen’s car then slid across the road, while Croup’s vehicle slightly struck a gas meter then came to rest in front of 3106 Harlansburg Road. State Police-New Castle barracks were assisted by Hickory Township VFD, Slippery Rock Township VFD and Scott Township VFD.