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11/03/2015 — A Smithton man whose girlfriend died from injuries suffered last year in a South Huntingdon crash is charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence.

Ryan Joseph Denitti, 19, of Second Street was arraigned Monday in Rostraver by Magisterial District Judge Charles Christner on charges related to the crash that resulted in the death of MacKenzie Marie Wyant, 18, of Herminie.

State Trooper Marc Ziegler of the Belle Vernon Barracks also charged Denitti with aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI; homicide by vehicle, DUI-general impairment; DUI-high rate of alcohol; DUI-alcohol or controlled substance; recklessly endangering another person; underage drinking and several traffic violations.

State Trooper Marc Ziegler of the Belle Vernon Barracks also charged Denitti with aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI; homicide by vehicle, DUI-general impairment; DUI-high rate of alcohol; DUI-alcohol or controlled substance; recklessly endangering another person; underage drinking and several traffic violations.

According to an affidavit of probable cause, Denitti failed to negotiate a left curve while heading west 4 a.m., Oct. 26, 2014, on Turkeytown Road.

The vehicle reportedly struck a fallen tree, went airborne and hit another tree, causing the vehicle to spin counter-clockwise and roll onto its passenger side.

Witness, Allan Clark, 18, of Dongilli Park Lane, Rostraver, told Ziegler he came upon the crash scene, the affidavit states.

Clark said Denitti asked for help and wanted him to take Wyant to a hospital. Clark said he cradled Wyant with his arms, removed her from the backseat of the wreckage and put her in the backseat of his vehicle.

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Mackenzie Marie “Kenzie” Wyant (1996-2014)
Mackenzie Marie “Kenzie” Wyant, 18, of Herminie, died Oct. 29, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania surrounded by her family and friends. Born July 17, 1996 in Somerset, daughter of Heather Ann Ritter of Herminie and Kris Lee Wyant and his wife Tiffany (Rohde) of Berlin. Preceded in death by grandmother, Linda Ritter; great-grandparents: Elaine Kaufman, Blaine Wyant and Sue Lytle; and uncle Andy Ritter. Survived by sisters and brother: Kayla and Andie Wyant of Herminie and Cole Wyant of Berlin; maternal grandparents: Tom Ritter of Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Bonnie Stahl of Hummelstown; paternal grandparents: James and Cindy Wyant of Berlin; great-grandparents: George Kaufman of Harrisburg; C. Richard and Betty Ritter of Mechanicsburg; and Donna Wyant of Berlin. Kenzie is a 2014 graduate of Yough High School. She also worked as a waitress for Kerber’s Dairy. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset, where a service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Dr. Arthur J. Gotjen officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of your choice.