Published on December 16, 2023
Date: December 16, 2023 Incident Type: Collision Location: Zone 3 Summary:
Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to East Carson Street between South 11th Street and South 12th Street for reports of a dirt bike collision at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Arriving units located an adult male in the street with significant injuries to all four limbs, his ribs, and internal bleeding. He was conscious, alert, and speaking with officers and medics.
Medic 4 transported the male in critical condition to UPMC Mercy where he was taken into surgery.
The initial investigation indicates the male was driving a dirt bike recklessly and lost control.
The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.
Reporting PIO: Emily Bourne
2023-12-16 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov