Published on August 20, 2024
Date: August 20, 2024 Incident Type: Collision Location: Zone 1 Summary:
Just after 11:30 p.m. on August 19, a Pittsburgh Police motorcycle officer reported a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Route 28, with one vehicle rolled on its side.
Multiple officers arrived on scene to stop and direct traffic while firefighters extricated a female from the rolled over Jeep. Medic 8 transported the patient to the hospital with severe bleeding and possible broken bones. She was last listed in stable condition.
Witnesses stated the Jeep was struck by a Mercedes traveling at a high rate of speed the wrong direction in the southbound lanes.
Police spoke with the driver of the other the Mercedes who claimed he was traveling the correct direction when the Jeep hit him head on. He told officers he entered the roadway at Anderson Street where there are no northbound lanes and multiple "DO NOT ENTER" and "WRONG WAY" signs.
The driver will be charged via summons and is facing multiple traffic-related charges, including driving under a suspended license.
Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz
2024-08-20 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov