It was traveling eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike when it veered off the road near Carlise, struck a guard rail, traveled 70 yards through grass and then struck a tree, said Trooper Rob Hicks, a spokesman for state police.

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"It's an outstanding site, close to major road and transportation infrastructure, " he said, citing Route 611 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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