How did Jacinta Stevens die?

Jacinta Stevens died after her vehicle crashed into a snowbank, went over a concrete barrier, and plunged into the ice-covered Monongahela River in Pittsburgh.

What was Jacinta Stevens known for?

Jacinta Stevens was known as a devoted mother, a housing specialist, and a fashion model active in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, fashion scene.

Who is investigating the incident that killed Jacinta Stevens?

Pennsylvania State Police are leading the investigation into the cause of the incident that led to Jacinta Stevens' death.

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Mom Drowns in Frozen River After Car Crash

4 Feb

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Summary

A mother of two died after her car crashed into a snowbank and plunged into a river.
First responders performed complex rescue operations including dive and ice rescue.
The victim was a fashion model and housing specialist in Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause of the incident.

Mom Drowns in Frozen River After Car Crash

A devastating event has resulted in the sudden death of Jacinta Stevens, a 31-year-old mother and prominent figure in the local fashion scene. The tragedy unfolded on Thursday, January 29, when Stevens' vehicle collided with a snowbank. This impact caused her car to breach a concrete barrier and plunge into the icy Monongahela River in Pittsburgh.

First responders arrived at the scene around 4:30 p.m. and found the vehicle submerged approximately 50 feet from the shore. A complex rescue operation involving dive teams and ice rescue specialists was initiated. After locating the vehicle, divers brought Stevens to the surface. Despite immediate resuscitative efforts, she was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later passed away.