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Deadly crash on I-80 in Monroe County

The crash happened just after noon Monday along Interstate 80 west in Monroe County.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Two people are dead after a crash in the Poconos Monday, a tragic end to the holiday weekend.

Officials say two cars collided just before 12:30 p.m. on Interstate 80 west between the Blakeslee and Lake Harmony exits in Tunkhannock Township.

Donn Innes, 68, of Weatherly, and Jeffrey Bates, 31, of Danville, both died, according to the coroner.

Police say both cars were speeding, and both rolled several times.

Investigators said the drivers were thrown from the vehicles and killed. 

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