Interstate 279<\/a> in Ohio Township around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Pennsylvania State Police said the tractor-trailer driver lost control, crossed the median and guide rail, and crashed into Sasso’s Lincoln Navigator headed northbound.\u00a0 <\/p>\n ![\"default-2026-07-22t193653-364.png](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/default-2026-07-22t193653-364.png#.png\")
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Joseph Sasso was killed in a crash on the Parkway North on July 21, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
(Photo Credit: CDR Maguire Engineering)<\/p>\n
In a statement on Wednesday, CDR Maguire Engineering, Sasso’s employer, called the crash “horrific.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Everyone at CDR is heartbroken by the loss of our friend and colleague, Joe,” the statement said. “For over a decade, Joe was not only an exceptional engineer and respected leader, but someone who made a lasting impact on the people around him through his kindness, humility, and willingness to mentor others.”<\/p>\n
The statement went on to say that Sasso’s contributions to CDR Maguire Engineering and his community are “immeasurable.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
“It’s his character and the relationships he built that we will remember most,” according to the statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sasso leaves behind his wife, Jamie, and their children. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Joe’s legacy will continue to be felt throughout our organization, and he will be deeply missed,” said CDR Maguire Engineering, which has its headquarters in Warrendale.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their condition was not immediately known. State police said the investigation into the crash continues.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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