What should have been a quiet early morning at Rivers Casino turned violent yesterday when a car slammed into the glass vestibule of the North Shore property’s parking garage, injuring two people inside.
The crash happened around 4 a.m. on the fourth floor of the multi-level garage, according to court paperwork reviewed by police. The victims were standing in the enclosed glass vestibule when the vehicle came through and hit them.
One person suffered a dislocated shoulder and a bone protruding from his arm, while the other reported cuts and head pain, the criminal documents state.
Police: Driver Came In, Then Drove Off Again
Police identified the driver as 30-year-old Jasmaine Aiken. As reported by WPXI, officers said Aiken showed up at the Zone 1 police station on Sunday morning to turn herself in.
But because the paperwork was not yet complete, she was allowed to leave. Police later went to her home to question her.
According to the criminal complaint, Aiken told investigators she believed her foot was on the brake when the vehicle was actually on the gas pedal, causing the car to surge forward into the glass doors. She said she then panicked and drove away.
Fourth Floor of the North Shore Casino Garage
The collision unfolded inside the parking structure at Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The casino’s official site lists the property at 777 Casino Drive and notes multiple levels of garage and event parking.
Video Review, Serious Injuries and a Warrant
Investigators say they pulled surveillance video from the garage to piece together what happened, then moved to secure an arrest warrant, according to WPXI.
Prosecutors filed multiple charges, including aggravated assault, aggravated assault by vehicle, flight to avoid apprehension, and accidents involving death or personal injury. As of the time of that report, Aiken had not yet been taken into custody.
What The Charges Mean Under Pennsylvania Law
Aggravated assault is defined under Pennsylvania law at 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702. Rules on stopping, staying at the scene, and rendering aid after a crash are outlined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 3742.
The separate charge of flight to avoid apprehension appears in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5126, which allows the offense to be graded as a felony depending on the circumstances.
What Comes Next
An arrest warrant has been issued, and police said Aiken had not been taken into custody as of the published report. Any arrest, arraignment, or further developments are expected to appear in future court filings and official updates from authorities.
