Video: Local News Reports on the Horrific Accident

The investigation continues today after an accident on Interstate 80 in Venango County left three people dead late Wednesday night.

The crash happened around 9 p.m. near the Clintonville exit.

According to state police, a westbound tractor-trailer and SUV both lost control and crossed over the median into the eastbound lanes.

The tractor-trailer then struck and flipped onto a mini-van, which was heading eastbound.

The driver of the SUV, 66-year-old Thomas Munsell, of Michigan, died in the crash. His wife suffered minor injuries.

Two passengers in the mini-van were also killed. Officials say one victim was a 10-year-old boy and the other has been identified as 20-year-old Pasha Azulay.

Also, two adults and three children in the mini-van were injured and taken to UPMC Seneca for treatment.

The driver of the tractor-trailer has been identified as John Davis, of Ohio. He reportedly suffered minor injuries.

Meanwhile, one lane going eastbound on I-80 remains closed and the other is open as the investigation into the crash continues.

Both lanes westbound are open to traffic.