A man is fighting for his life after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Pittsburgh's South Side Tuesday night, leaving him in critical condition at a local hospital. The crash happened just before 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of South 28th Street and Carey Way.
According to WPXI, the man driving the motorcycle was taken to a hospital in critical condition following the collision. The other driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with officers, the station reports.
Investigation Remains Active
Pittsburgh Police continue to investigate the crash, per the same report. No further details about the cause of the collision or the condition of the motorcyclist have been released.
The crash adds to a string of recent motorcycle collisions around Pittsburgh. Police previously sought public help identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist and a passenger seriously injured in Spring Garden, according to WTAE.
Statewide Numbers Put Risk In Context
Motorcycle crashes remain a persistent safety concern across Pennsylvania. State transportation officials have cited data showing 3,317 crashes involving a motorcyclist statewide in 2024, resulting in 219 fatalities, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
No additional information about the motorcyclist's condition or the circumstances leading to the crash has been made public. Hoodline will update this story as more details become available.
