A young man and young woman were killed early today in a head-on crash in Washington County.

Pronounced dead at the scene on Route 50 near Testa Road were Michael C. Pleskovich, 21, of McDonald and Jenna L. Gilmore, 21, of Burgettstown.

Pleskovich was driving west on Route 50 when he collided with an eastbound car driven by Charles W. Cooper, 19, of McDonald, according to State Police. Police said the accident occurred when Cooper attempted to pass another vehicle.

Gilmore was a passenger in Pleskovicåh's pickup.

Cooper was taken to Canonsburg General Hospital, where he was treated and released.

Police shut down a section of Route 50 for about four hours.

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