Bicyclist Fatally Struck by Great Allegheny Passage Landslide

A section of the Great Allegheny Passage, a prominent 150-mile biking and walking path, remained closed on Monday following a fatal landslide. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Saturday, approximately at mile marker 88, near Connellsville. Rocks, dirt, and debris cascaded onto the trail, tragically striking two cyclists. Gail Luck, a 79-year-old resident of Wisconsin, succumbed to her injuries. Her husband, who was also hit by the landslide, was airlifted from the scene and is reportedly expected to make a full recovery.

The affected portion of the trail runs along the Youghiogheny River and is under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, technically forming part of Ohiopyle State Park. The DCNR has launched an investigation into the cause of the landslide. The Great Allegheny Passage connects Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland, and is a well-traveled route for recreation and tourism.