A late-night emergency on Davis Avenue in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhood has turned into a deadly hit-and-run investigation after a man found badly injured in the street died at the hospital.
First responders were called to the area of Davis Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue yesterday, where they discovered a man lying in the roadway with severe head injuries. Officials say the trauma appeared consistent with the victim being struck by a vehicle, but no car was at the scene when crews arrived.
What officials say
Pittsburgh Public Safety told CBS Pittsburgh that medics rushed the man to the hospital in critical condition. He died a short time after arriving, according to the outlet. Investigators believe his injuries match what they typically see when someone is hit by a vehicle.
Investigation under way
Pittsburgh Public Safety told CBS Pittsburgh that the city's Collision Investigation Unit is handling the case and remains ongoing. Detectives are canvassing the Brighton Heights neighborhood, knocking on doors and reviewing nearby surveillance footage as they work to identify a vehicle or driver involved in the fatal incident.
Where it happened
The intersection of Davis Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue sits in Brighton Heights on Pittsburgh's North Side, close to the pedestrian span that connects the neighborhood to Riverview Park. The City of Pittsburgh marked the grand reopening of the Davis Avenue Bridge last year, highlighting the connection as a key part of neighborhood planning and safety efforts, according to the City of Pittsburgh.
How to help
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen something or who has video from the area to contact police. The city's Submit a Tip page notes that for tips needing immediate attention, residents should call 412.323.7800, and for emergencies, they should call 911. The Collision Investigation Unit is continuing its probe and is asking witnesses or anyone with potentially relevant footage to come forward.
