Published on October 11, 2024
Date: October 11, 2024 Incident Type: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision Location: Zone 4 Summary:
Just before 7:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to Forbes Avenue near Denniston Street in Squirrel Hill for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.
Arriving responders located an adult female pedestrian in the roadway who had been struck by a vehicle. The victim sustained a head injury as well as injuries to both of her legs.
A bystander rendered aid until medics arrived on the scene.
She was transported to a local hospital in critical condition by Pittsburgh EMS.
The initial investigation indicates the pedestrian attempted to cross Forbes Avenue mid-block near Denniston Street. She was not in a designated crosswalk.
The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and was cooperative with officers.
The Collision Investigation Unit was called to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Emily Bourne
2024-10-11 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov