McMurray Man in Good Condition After Route 19 Accident

A McMurray man who was flown to Allegheny General Hospital after a car accident Tuesday was listed in good condition Wednesday afternoon, a spokeswoman said.

A witness told police Grant Edward Schaefer, 21, of McMurray, "was flying," when he drove his vehicle southbound through a red light at the intersection of state Route 19 and Gallery Drive.

Reported at 6:31 p.m. Tuesday, Schaefer was flown to Allegheny General Hospital for head and facial injuries, police said.

Mary Beth Krause, 45, and Kevin Krause, 20, both of Washington, were taken by ambulance to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, and Rhonda June Peague, 55, of McMurray, was taken to Canonsburg General Hospital for injuries.

Mary Beth Krause complained of chest, head and shoulder pain, and Peague complained of head and neck pain, police said. Kevin Krause, the passenger, complained of pain in his waist and face.

A UPMC spokeswoman said Wednesday afternoon that Kevin Krause had been discharged and that Mary Beth Krause was listed in fair condition.

A spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Peauge had been treated and released.

According to police, Krause's vehicle was stopped in the left northbound turning lane at the intersection of Route 19 and Gallery Drive. Peague's vehicle was stopped directly behind Krause's.

Schaefer failed to stop his vehicle at the red light driving southbound, crossed the center double yellow line, striking Krause's vehicle, according to police.

Krause's vehicle then hit Peague's, and Schaefer's car continued to travel, striking Peague's car as well, police said. 

Peague's car ended up in the empty La-Z-Boy lot, according to police.

 Chief Harry Fruecht said the department is seeking results of a blood test to determine if Schaefer had been drinking.

Canon-McMillan Patch editor Amanda Gillooly contributed to this report.