A Kennywood employee was hit by a vehicle near the West Mifflin park early Sunday morning and died at the scene.
TribLive news partner WTAE reports that fire officials and police were called to the area of Kennywood Boulevard and Hoffman Boulevard for the crash that occurred at 5:46 a.m.
On Sunday afternoon, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Lorna Lee Brennen, 73. She was pronounced dead at 5:59 a.m.
Kennywood General Manager Ricky Spicuzza later issued a statement on the incident, confirming an employee had died as a result of the crash.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of one of our hosts, who passed away earlier this morning,” Spicuzza said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.”
No additional information on the crash has been released.
