From Staff Reports

LOGANTON — A Loganton man was killed Sunday when his vehicle struck a large tree, throwing him out of the vehicle.

State police at Lamar said Alan Danial Zuback, 39, of Loganton, was transported by Life Flight to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was pronounced dead.

The accident occurred at 6:24 p.m. Sunday in Logan Township, police said.

Zuback was traveling north on Campground Road near West Valley Road when his vehicle crossed the roadway into oncoming traffic, police said.

He attempted to steer the vehicle back on the roadway where it struck a large tree and spun, coming to final rest on the driver’s side, police said.

Zuback was found lying on his back next to the vehicle after being ejected, police said.

Police said alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash.