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Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision on the North Shore

Date: October 17, 2021
Incident Type: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
Location: Zone 1
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 and EMS responded to the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and Casino Drive for reports of a pedestrian struck and dragged by a vehicle at 10:40 p.m.

Responding units located a male victim pinned under the rear of the vehicle. EMS Rescue crews used airbags to lift the car, but the male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle stayed to be interviewed by police.

The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.

 


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-10-17
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov