Jayden Lynch Identified as Victim in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Westmoreland County

Jayden Lynch Identified as Victim in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Westmoreland County

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Authorities have confirmed that 19-year-old Jayden Lynch was tragically killed in a hit-and-run collision while riding a motorized bicycle in Westmoreland County on Thursday.

According to Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson, Lynch was struck along College Avenue in Hempfield Township by a vehicle that fled the scene without stopping to provide assistance or alert emergency services. Lynch was riding a motorized bicycle at the time of the crash. First responders arrived shortly after the incident, but despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The Pennsylvania State Police have taken over the investigation and are actively working to locate the driver and vehicle involved. At this time, authorities have not released any description of the suspect vehicle, and no leads have been confirmed. Investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information—no matter how minor—to come forward.

The hit-and-run has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents mourning the sudden loss of a young life. The fact that the driver failed to stop only compounds the heartbreak for Lynch’s family and friends, who are now left grieving while authorities continue to search for answers.

Police say they are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and interviewing potential witnesses in hopes of identifying the individual responsible. Community members are also being asked to check home and business security cameras that may have captured the vehicle before or after the crash.

Jayden Lynch’s death highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and the vulnerability of bicyclists and pedestrians, particularly when reckless or negligent drivers fail to remain at the scene.

The investigation remains active, and updates will be released as new information becomes available. In the meantime, the Lynch family, supported by neighbors and loved ones, is calling for justice in the wake of an avoidable and devastating tragedy.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Pennsylvania State Police as efforts continue to bring accountability and closure to this heartbreaking case.