A man was run over by a pickup truck in Saxonburg on Monday evening and flown by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh trauma center, according to emergency dispatchers. The incident, reported around 5:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Carol Drive, followed what dispatchers described as a domestic dispute. First responders found the man on the ground before setting up a landing zone and airlifting him for higher-level care.
What dispatchers reported
According to ButlerRadio, dispatchers advised that the victim had been run over by a pickup truck and was lying on the ground when emergency crews arrived. The outlet reported that the incident followed a domestic dispute and that a medical helicopter landed at Knoch High School to fly the man to a Pittsburgh trauma center. The report was posted by Tyler Friel on July 21.
Helicopter lands at Knoch High
Emergency crews staged at Knoch High School to receive the helicopter and transfer the patient. The campus is located on Knoch Road in Saxonburg, according to the Knoch School District. From there, the helicopter departed for a Pittsburgh trauma center with the man aboard.
Investigation ongoing
Police have not released the victim's name or additional details, and it was not clear whether any charges have been filed, according to ButlerRadio. Hoodline will update this post if authorities release further information.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact local law enforcement. Residents who have video or eyewitness details may be particularly helpful to investigators.
