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Pitt student killed in crash

At some time between 1:30 and 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Pitt sophomore Shane Schulte was in his… At some time between 1:30 and 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Pitt sophomore Shane Schulte was in his hometown of Bethel Park doing what he loved most: taking a ride on his motorcycle.

“Motorcycle riding – that was his favorite thing,” Chuck Schulte, his father, said.

Shane, a mechanical engineering student with a love for sports and life in general, never returned from the ride. He was involved in an accident, which claimed his life.

Bethel Park officials could not comment on the accident but said there were other vehicles involved.

Schulte is Pitt’s second student lost this term. Justin Vandora died in early January when he was hit by a bus near Pitt’s campus.

To the family and friends of Shane Schulte:

After the tragic death of Shane Schulte, The Pitt News would like to pay tribute to his life with a profile. If you would like to contribute your thoughts, feelings or memories of Shane, please contact us at (412) 648-7983 or e-mail us with your name at news@pittnews.com.

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