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A tractor-trailer rollover crash spilled ice cream on the Parkway West.
The driver crashed on the Parkway West between Campbells Run Road and Ridge Drive on Tuesday afternoon, spilling ice cream and damaging the guard rail. The driver was not injured.
The crash has been cleared, and all lanes have reopened to traffic.
Source: Tractor-trailer rollover crash spills ice cream on Parkway West
“It’s just a miracle that they’re alive,” says the father of a child who was having four other children over for a sleepover when the crash happened.
Source: Pittsburgh house sees SUV crash during sleepover
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a crash on Route 8 North last night.
It happened around 9 p.m. at the intersection with the Clearview Mall and Sheetz gas station.
Dispatchers say three vehicles were involved in the crash, but the cause of the accident is not known at this point.
Life Flight was called to land at the mall parking lot to take one person to a Pittsburgh trauma center for a head injury. Another person was also injured, but was not taken to the hospital.
Crews cleared the scene by 10 p.m.
Source: One Flown To Hospital After Rt. 8 Crash – ButlerRadio.com – Butler, PA
Two men were arrested by Pittsburgh Police after a chase ended in a crash downtown Wednesday evening.
Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz reported plainclothes detectives saw a man wanted on a federal drug warrant in the parking lot of a gas station at Beechwood Boulevard and Browns Hill Road shortly before 5 p.m.
Another man got out of a vehicle and got into one with the warrant suspect.
Cruz said the men fled as detectives began approaching them, with the suspects taking off onto the Parkway, nearly hitting one of the detectives.
A chase ensued. The suspects’ vehicle struck at least two and possibly three vehicles before exiting the Parkway and crashing at Fort Pitt Boulevard and Stanwix Street Downtown, Cruz said.
No injuries were reported.
The men were identified as James Montgomery and Darryl Lewis, both of Hazelwood.
Source: Pittsburgh police arrest 2 men after a chase on and off the Parkway, at least 2 cars struck
Crash happened on Monday night
The vehicle sheared a utility pole during the crash and overturned on Leechburg Road.
The driver was able to get out of the wreckage.
There’s no word on what caused the crash.
Source: Vehicle ends up on its side following crash in Lower Burrell
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
A pickup truck went off the road during a crash in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, on Friday morning.
The crash happened a little before 4 a.m. on Route 259 between Mustang Lane and Derry Ridge Road.
Westmoreland County 911 dispatchers could not confirm the extent of any injuries.The pickup truck was towed from the scene.
Source: Pickup truck goes off the road during crash in Westmoreland County
Emergency crews have responded to Route 22 in Murrysville at Harrison City Export Road for a vehicle crash injuring two women.
A tractor-trailer was also involved in the incident. The driver was not hurt, police said.
Witnesses on the scene told police it appeared the car pulled out in front of the truck ahead of the crash.
Source: 2 women seriously injured in Route 22 crash in Westmoreland County
WORTHINGTON — Human remains were found Monday morning in West Franklin Township, Armstrong County, according to a press release issued by the office of Armstrong County Coroner Brian K. Myers.
Hunters found a motorcycle over a hillside along Nichola Road in the township. The license was registered to a missing person out of Allegheny County, according the release.
Allegheny County Police posted late Monday afternoon that the license plate was registered to 59-year-old Darlene Harbison, who has been missing from Frazier Township, Allegheny County, since September.
Pennsylvania State Police were called and, on arrival, human remains were found, the release states.
Source: Human remains found over a hillside near Worthington
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two people were killed in a car crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County late Friday.
According to our news partners at the Trib, Pennsylvania State police were investigating the crash that happened in Jefferson Township near the border of Westmoreland and Somerset counties just after 9 p.m. Friday night.
Dustin Brant, 27, from Latrobe, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Brant was traveling in a pickup truck that was found on the eastbound side of the turnpike.
An autopsy was being planned to determine the cause and manner of death, but it appeared to be accidental, Lichty added.
Cambria County Coroner Jeffrey Lees said the other individual, a Berks County man, was flown to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, where he succumbed from his injuries.
Source: 2 killed, including Westmoreland County man, in crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike
NORTHVIEW HEIGHTS, Pa. — A vehicle ended up on its roof during an accident on I-279.
Allegheny County dispatchers say emergency crews were sent to the I-279 Northbound near Hazlett Street in Northview Heights at around 6:57 p.m.
Investigators say two people were taken to a hospital.
A second vehicle appeared to have hit the guardrail.
Source: Vehicle rolls onto its roof on I-279, 2 people hospitalized
PITTSBURGH — A 20-year-old was killed in a car crash that happened on I-376 overnight.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash happened on I-376 East off of 2nd Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh at around 3:18 a.m.
Police said just before the Oakland exit, the car went off the roadway and crossed the north fog line, entering the north shoulder hitting a pole.
The operator, identified as Jaqwan J. Walton, 20 years old, of McKeesport, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Source: 20-year-old killed in overnight crash on I-376 in Pittsburgh
Warrant issued for Norman Vire, 49, of Pittsburgh
Police said the alleged driver, Norman Vire, 49, of Pittsburgh, was known to have an active arrest warrant.
The warrant issued for Thursday morning’s incident includes charges of fleeing and eluding police.
Source: Vehicle found crashed in Penn Hills following police pursuit in Monroeville
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A vehicle crashed over a hillside in Whitehall on Sunday.
The Whitehall Fire Company says that the driver of the vehicle was able to get out before first responders arrived.
Firefighters helped stabilize the vehicle to keep it from going any farther down the hill and potentially into a home.
It’s unclear if the driver was injured.
Source: Vehicle crashes over hillside in Whitehall
A plane was suspended 100 feet in the air after it crashed into power lines in Maryland.
Source: Plane suspended 100 feet in air after crashing into power lines
Investigators were on scene for over five hours working to figure out the cause of the crash.
Pittsburgh Public Safety said Pittsburgh EMS found a man behind the wheel of the ambulance in cardiac arrest, he was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.The passenger in the ambulance suffered head trauma, facial lacerations, and a possible concussion, according to police.
The driver of another vehicle involved had stomach pain. Both this driver and the passenger of the ambulance were taken to the hospital and are listed in stable condition.
Source: First responder dies in multi-vehicle crash
No serious injuries were reported after a car crashed into a business in neighboring Armstrong County last week.
According to State Police, 20-year-old Carley Rosenberger of Ford City was traveling on River Road in Parks Township just before 4am on Thursday (November 24th) when she allegedly crashed into River Road Six Pack.
Authorities say that Rosenberger suffered minor injuries in the crash, and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
During their investigation, police determined that Rosenberger was driving under the influence at the time of the crash.
Officials plan to charge Rosenberger with DUI.
Source: Car Crashes Into Armstrong County Beer Distributor – ButlerRadio.com – Butler, PA
The crash on I-279 has been cleared. All lanes are open.
State police were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-279 North.
Source: Crash on Parkway North cleared
HARRISVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A local man was seriously injured after police say he was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in Butler County last week. According to a release issued by Butler-based State Police on Thursday, November 17, the incident happened at 6:02 a.m. on Thursday.
Source: Knox Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot
NORTH APOLLO BOROUGH, Pa. — A man is dead after a rollover crash in Armstrong County.
The Armstrong County Coroner said the man lost control of a 1989 Ford Mustang while traveling on Hickory Nut Road in North Apollo Borough. Officials believe the crash happened at about 2:15 a.m. Sunday.
Investigators believe the driver hit a mailbox and traveled up a driveway before hitting a tree, which caused the vehicle to roll over.
The driver has been identified as 27-year-old Brady Bollinger, of Blairsville. He was pronounced dead at the scene.North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department, Kiski Volunteer Fire Department and firefighters from Vandergrift all responded to the scene.
Source: Man dead after rollover crash in Armstrong County
A woman who was a passenger in a vehicle that rolled over after the driver lost control along Interstate 79 in Mercer County on Friday died when another car crashed into the wreck.
Danielle J. Duncan, 19, of Pittsburgh was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash near mile marker 129 in New Vernon Township, according to state police, who said the crash happened shortly after 8 p.m.
Investigators said Duncan was wearing a seat belt.
Source: Police: Pittsburgh teen dies in Mercer County rollover crash after pickup hits wrecked vehicle
PITTSBURGH — One person was transported to a local hospital after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole overnight in the area of Grant Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard.
The crash occurred around 2:15 a.m.
EMS transported the person, who was in critical condition, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety.
Channel 11 was there when first responders worked to clear the scene. The car was severely damaged by the impact.
Source: 1 injured when vehicle crashes into pole in Pittsburgh
Public Regional Transit police’s initial investigation found that the driver of the Jeep crossed the center line.
Chopper 11 was over the scene and captured crews as they worked to clear the crash, which occurred near Allequippa Street and Sutherland Drive.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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Timothy L. Glover, Jr., of Roscoe Borough, was riding his motorcycle traveling west on Route 31 near Zemba Lane in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, when he failed to negotiate a left curve in the roadway, according to the county coroner’s report.
Deputy Coroner Cara L. Shaffer pronounced him dead at the scene.
Pennsylvania State Police Greensburg Barracks also investigated.
State police confirmed that Glover worked out of the barracks in Uniontown.
A funeral service is planned for Saturday at David J. Henney Funeral Home in Library.
Source: Man killed in Westmoreland County motorcycle crash
BREAKING NEWS: A male is dead after police said he crashed his car and then fled from police before crashing three more times in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.
Police said the driver came to and spoke with the officers through the window.
During this exchange, the responding officers saw a large quantity of narcotics on the driver’s lap and asked him to step out of the vehicle.
According to police, the driver rolled his window up and fled, hitting an unoccupied patrol car head-on and traveling southbound on Beaver Avenue at a high rate of speed.
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Police said the car then hit a light standard on Island Avenue before crashing into a wall and catching fire.
The fire was put out and the driver was extricated from the car. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.
The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.
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Source: Male dead after crashing car, fleeing from police in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood
At 3 a.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of McKinley Street and Grogan Avenue for a possible DUI.
An officer exited his vehicle and spoke with the driver who provided his name and date of birth, but could not provide a driver’s license. The suspect then fled from the stop, striking the officer in the leg.
Police followed the vehicle, which ultimately turned down a dead end in the 700 block of Margaret Street in Mount Oliver, hitting a tree.
The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital by EMS to be medically cleared before being transported to the ACJ.The officer was not seriously injured and was evaluated by medics on scene.
The driver had an outstanding warrant and a large amount of narcotics were recovered from inside the vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing.
Source: Police officer struck as driver flees traffic stop in Pittsburgh
One person was injured when a vehicle crashed into a building in the city of Pittsburgh.
The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Churchland Street in the city’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood.
Source: Vehicle slams into building in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar
PITTSBURGH — A Presto volunteer firefighter was killed in a crash on Parkway East on Wednesday morning.
Sources tell Channel 11 Fire Lt. Terry Tackett died in the crash.
The department tells us they are shaken up and hurting by his sudden passing.
Officials said two people were transported to a local hospital.
Source: Local volunteer firefighter killed in crash on Parkway East
HILL AIR FORCE BASE — An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet crashed at Hill Air Force Base on Wednesday around 6:15 p.m.
Officials say the pilot ejected and was recovered by emergency crews. The pilot was taken to a medical center for observation.
Brock Thurgood, who owns property in South Weber near the base, said the pilot landed near his property after ejecting. Thurgood said he heard a loud boom and saw smoke, so he got on an all-terrain vehicle to investigate, along with his daughter and two other nearby residents.
“We went up there and as we’re driving down the Canal Road … looking for a way to get up there, we looked over and saw him,” Thurgood said. “He was waving his arms and yelling and walking down towards us and it was the pilot. I don’t really think there’s much to say other than that he’s OK, and that’s the most important part.”
Source: F-35 crashes at Hill Air Force Base; pilot ‘made his best effort to avoid any buildings’
Big backups were building on the Parkway East Wednesday after a multi-vehicle accident on the outbound side.
This accident was near the Beechwood Boulevard exit ahead of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel. The crash happened just after 6 a.m. and it involved a tractor trailer and two cars.
State police confirmed there one person died as a result of the crash. Police did not release the identity of the person killed.Several emergency vehicles were blocking the right and center lanes. Traffic was slowly getting by on the left-hand side of the roadway. An accident reconstruction team was on the scene investigating.
The scene has since cleared, but residual backups remain.
Source: 1 killed in Parkway East crash
