A Pittsburgh woman is fighting for her life after becoming the unintended victim of a traffic incident. According to WPXI, the accident happened last night in the Oakland neighborhood when two vehicles narrowly avoided a collision—one swerving and striking the pedestrian instead.
The impacted intersection of Fifth Avenue and Neville Street became the center of a flurry of emergency activity around 7:20 p.m., as responders found the woman unconscious with head injuries. She was promptly whisked away to undergo surgery at a nearby hospital, remaining in critical condition. The source mentions that the driver who hit her stayed and cooperated with authorities, which, unfortunately, is not always the case in such a tragic situation.
Details provided by WTAE shed further light on the situation, explaining that a vehicle heading outbound on Fifth Avenue had to swerve upon encountering a car attempting a left turn onto Neville Street. In this sudden evasive action, the pedestrian was inadvertently struck. The aftermath of the crash was captured by security cameras, now serving as a critical tool in the ongoing investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information relevant to the case is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
