A beloved father and husband is shot and killed after a car accident David Hurley, a 34-year-old resident of Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot in the early hours of June 13, 1992, while on his way to pick up donuts for a Boy Scout outing. Hurley had left his home around 1:30 a.m. to buy donuts before a planned canoe trip with his brother and a Boy Scout troop. While traveling west on Route 22 in Wilkins Township, Hurley was sideswiped by a young man driving a light-colored Honda.
The two drivers pulled over near Carl's Tavern, and as Hurley got out of his car, he was attacked. The assailant punched him and then shot him in the chest and again while he attempted to flee.
Despite his injuries, Hurley managed to drive back to his home where he informed his wife that he had been shot. His wife immediately called emergency services, and he was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Initially, Hurley appeared to be doing well, but he later experienced complications, including internal bleeding from a lacerated liver, which led to his death around 6:30 a.m. that morning. Authorities received a description of the suspect from Hurley before his passing: the shooter was a young Black male driving a gold or champagne-colored Honda Prelude, possibly a 1989 or 1990 model.
The case has remained unsolved for over three decades despite several investigative leads. It was featured on the television show "Unsolved Mysteries" in an attempt to gather more information, which did result in new leads and tips. Investigators believe they may know who is responsible but have insufficient evidence to charge the suspect. They continue to seek further information, particularly from an unidentified woman who might hold key details about the case. Despite the passage of time, Hurley’s murder remains open, and law enforcement is still actively looking for answers, hoping that advances in technology and renewed attention might eventually solve the case.
