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Walter Simpson Jr. Obituary: 62-Year-Old Hesston, Pennsylvania, Man Dies in I-70 Construction-Zone Crash

Walter Simpson Jr., 62, of Hesston, Pennsylvania, was reportedly involved in a fatal crash in a construction zone on Interstate 70. The incident has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further details about the crash, including official findings and funeral arrangements, should be confirmed through reliable sources.

Korede Abdulsalam
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Walter Simpson Jr. Obituary: 62-Year-Old Hesston, Pennsylvania, Man Dies in I-70 Construction-Zone Crash
Walter Simpson Jr., 62, of Hesston, Pennsylvania, died following a construction-zone crash on Interstate 70 in Fulton County, according to reports published on September 29, 2026. The collision occurred on the morning of September 28 near mile marker 159 in Brush Creek Township. According to the preliminary account attributed to Pennsylvania State Police, Simpson was operating a construction sweeper in an active work zone on eastbound I-70. A 2018 Chrysler Pacifica was travelling in the adjacent right lane when the vehicles collided. Simpson was transported by ambulance to Fulton County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Chrysler, reportedly a woman from West Virginia, was not injured. News reports state that police filed charges relating to suspected impaired driving and unsafe driving. These are allegations, and the circumstances remain subject to the ongoing investigation. Simpson’s passing is a reminder of the risks faced by road workers in active construction zones. At this time, further details about his family, personal life, and funeral arrangements have not been confirmed in the sources reviewed. Verification note: The crash details are based on published news reports describing preliminary police information. Check for further updates from Pennsylvania State Police and the Fulton County Coroner’s Office.

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