McKees Rocks, PA (August 20, 2022) – A woman was killed in a bus accident that took place at an intersection in McKees Rocks on Friday afternoon, August 19.
Pittsburgh officials confirmed that the accident took place around 4:12 p.m. at the intersection of McCoy Road and Neville Avenue. Police confirmed that a vehicle was traveling near the intersection when it was involved in a head-on collision with a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus due to reasons that are not entirely known.
Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were called to the scene to help those in need. A woman inside the passenger vehicle, who has since been identified as 54-year-old Helen Ringeisen, was rushed to the hospital but was tragically pronounced dead while there due to severe injuries. The driver of the passenger vehicle was injured and rushed to the hospital but their current condition is not yet known.
The roadway was blocked at the intersection for some time following the crash. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident continues.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was lost in this accident.
Source: McKees Rocks, PA – Helen Ringeisen Killed in Bus Crash at McCoy Rd & Neville Ave