A person was struck and killed on William Penn Highway in Wilkins Township early today, according to authorities. The call to first responders came in just after 4:30 a.m. near Kingston Drive, and crews stayed on scene for hours while investigators worked. Allegheny County Police detectives were requested to the site, and the victim has not yet been identified.
According to CBS Pittsburgh, first responders were called to the area shortly after 4:30 a.m., and parts of William Penn Highway were shut down while police documented the scene. The outlet reported it was not immediately clear what led up to the crash and that authorities had not released the victim's name. The coverage included a photo credited to KDKA photojournalist Dan Vojtko.
Crash Site And Safety Context
Route 22, the stretch locally signed as William Penn Highway, is a major arterial through Wilkins Township and has undergone lane and bridge work in recent years. PennDOT District 11 has documented long-term lane and bridge restrictions on the corridor that have affected traffic flow. Regional planning documents and the Wilkins Township active-transportation plan note that the route carries heavy daily traffic and has inconsistent pedestrian infrastructure, which planners have cited as a safety concern.
Investigation Ongoing
Allegheny County Police detectives said the investigation remains active, and officials have not released additional details about the circumstances of the crash or the victim. CBS Pittsburgh reported that parts of the roadway stayed closed for several hours while evidence was collected.
Anyone with information or video that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Allegheny County Police tip line or reach the department's public information office through the county website.
