The driver who was killed in a crash Tuesday was a 17-year-old Butler High School senior on his way to school.
Alex Hunter died when he crashed his car into a tree along East Brewster Road in Center Township about 7:30 a.m. Butler County Coroner Bill Young pronounced him dead at the scene. He died of severe injuries to his head, neck and chest.
State police are investigating. Trooper Dan Kesten said the road was wet at the time of the crash but officers don’t believe that was the cause.
The Butler Area School District has made grief counselors available for students.