Chaos briefly disrupted the evening commute in Downtown Pittsburgh yesterday as emergency responders rushed to the scene of a collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. According to a release on the official City of Pittsburgh Public Safety blotter, the incident occurred at around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Centre Avenue.
Two individuals, a male and a female, were crossing the crosswalk when they were struck by a northbound pickup truck driven by a 42-year-old male. Despite the potential for tragedy, the pedestrians were reported to be conscious, alert, and communicative with authorities, ultimately transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. The truck continued from Fifth Avenue, colliding with the BNY Mellon parking garage, which is currently being assessed for damage.
The driver of the pickup truck was not as fortunate. With officials believing that a medical emergency might have been a contributing factor, he was taken to the hospital in critical condition. His current state has not yet been made available to the public.
After the crash, the intersection was busy with Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS working to secure the area and help those involved. The vehicle also struck a building, and authorities still assess the damage. Detectives from the Collision Investigation Unit are looking into the details of the accident, according to the City of Pittsburgh Public Safety report.
