Public Safety Blotter Articles

Crash Closes West End Circle, Bridge

Date: December 11, 2020
Incident Type: Vehicle Crash
Location: West End Circle
Summary:

The West End Circle and West End Bridge were closed in all directions shortly before 2 a.m. following a single vehicle crash with injury.

The driver of a car headed inbounds on West Carson Street navigated the onramp to the West End Circle, then crashed into a jersey barrier. The vehicle rolled and sustained major damage.

The male driver self-extricated, but later lost consciousness while talking to First Responders. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.

Police, Fire and EMS responded to the scene. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.


Reporting PIO:
Chris Togneri

2020-12-11
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov