Public Safety Blotter Articles

EMS and Police Respond to a Hit-and-Run injuring a Child in Carrick

Date: June 23, 2020
Incident Type: Hit-and-Run
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a child struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Edgar Street and Biscayne Avenue around 12:35 p.m.

When first responders arrived, they attended to the 3-year-old female. She was struck by a 4-door sedan traveling north on Biscayne Avenue. The driver of the vehicle did not stay on the scene.

EMS transported her to Children’s Hospital in critical condition.

 Police are looking for a light green or gray 4-door sedan last seen headed towards Brownsville Road with possible front end damage.

The Collision Investigation Unit processed the scene.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2020-06-23
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov