McKEES ROCKS, Pa. – Black ice is being blamed for a fatal crash that shut down the McKees Rocks bridge early Thursday morning.

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The Stowe Township police chief said a man driving a sport utility vehicle hit black ice and slammed into a utility truck about 7:30 a.m.

The driver of the SUV died in the crash, police said. His name has not been released.

The truck’s driver was not injured.

The bridge was shut down as a result of the crash. It has since reopened.

Stay with Channel 11 News and WPXI.com for updates.