Public Safety Blotter Articles

One Arrest After Collision With Injuries on South Side

Date: July 16, 2021
Incident Type: Collision
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Police, Fire, and EMS responded to reports of a head-on collision at the intersection of S.10th Street and E. Carson Street just after 3 a.m.

An EMS Rescue unit used the jaws of life to extricate the three female occupants from one vehicle. All three were transported to the hospital by medics in stable condition.

The male driver and sole occupant of the other vehicle tried to flee the scene on foot when police arrived. He was arrested after a brief foot pursuit and taken to the hospital to be evaluated for any injuries stemming from the collision.

The investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-07-16
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov