A tragic incident took place in Perry Township, Fayette County, when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed last night. WPXI reported that the collision occurred in the 3000 block of Route 51, near the Sunoco gas station, around 7:30 p.m. The victim was identified as Matthew Warman, a 51-year-old man from Braddock.
Following the incident, the Fayette County coroner confirmed the identity of the deceased. According to WPXI, the Fayette County coroner identified the victim as 51-year-old Matthew Warman from Braddock around 10:30 p.m. Investigations revealed that Warman was attempting to cross the road when an SUV hit him. The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene following the accident.
CBS News Pittsburgh added further details regarding the aftermath, stating that the Fayette County Coroner, Dr. Bob Baker, announced Warman was pronounced dead shortly after the collision. The matter has since been taken over by the Pennsylvania State Police, who are actively looking into the specifics of the crash.
State police are handling the intricacies of the investigation, striving to understand the circumstances leading up to the fatal event. No additional information about the driver's state or potential charges has been made available as of now.
