Published on September 18, 2024
Just after midnight, Zone 2 officers responded to Smithfield Street and Sixth Avenue for a reported collision between a motorcycle and vehicle.
Arriving units located the motorcycle rider and passenger on the ground after they struck the driver's side of a sedan when the motorcycle failed to stop for a red light. Medics transported the rider to the hospital in critical condition and his passenger in stable condition.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured and did not require transport to the hospital.
The Collision Investigation Unit responded to investigate and the area was shut down to traffic until 2:15 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz
2024-09-18 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov