A Saturday evening ride through Homewood ended in tragedy when a dirt bike collided with a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus at the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Brushton Avenue, killing the rider, according to officials. First responders were called to the scene around 5:55 p.m., and Pittsburgh medics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Authorities had identified the victim only as male, and his age and name had not yet been released.
What Officials Are Saying
An Allegheny County 911 supervisor told dispatchers that crews were sent to the corner at about 5:55 p.m., and a PRT spokesperson said the dirt bike struck an 86‑Liberty bus. Port Authority Police are leading the investigation, and it was not immediately clear whether anyone else was hurt, as reported by WPXI.
The Corner Where It Happened
The crash unfolded at Frankstown and Brushton, a regular stop on PRT’s 86‑Liberty line that links Downtown with East Liberty, Homewood, and Wilkinsburg. PRT's schedule lists a stop at Frankstown Ave at Brushton Ave, and the City of Pittsburgh has been advancing a Brushton Station transit‑oriented development study for the corridor, per the PRT schedule and the City of Pittsburgh.
Investigation Still Unfolding
Port Authority Police handled the on‑scene investigation, and officers were seen gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses, according to WPXI. Officials had not released the rider’s identity or made any public determination about fault as crews worked to secure and clear the intersection.
Transit Safety Already Under the Microscope
Transit safety has been a recurring concern this year after other violent incidents on PRT vehicles, including a March shooting that left a rider critically injured, as detailed by the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette. City and transit leaders say they continue to juggle safety, enforcement, and community outreach as they study station and route improvements along the East Busway corridor.
How To Share Tips Or Video
Anyone who saw the crash or captured video is asked to contact Port Authority Police or Pittsburgh Police. Pittsburgh Regional Transit provides a customer service line and guidance for reporting suspicious activity on its website. PRT’s rider info page lists the customer service number as 412‑442‑2000, per Pittsburgh Regional Transit.
