PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One girl was killed and one other was critically injured in a crash on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh on Monday.
Police stated first responders have been referred to as to the 3900 block of East Carson Street in Southside Flats for a report of a multi-vehicle crash simply earlier than 1 p.m.
Police stated an preliminary investigation revealed {that a} pickup truck was touring eastbound when it crossed the middle line and collided head-on with an SUV touring westbound.
Police stated the SUV crashed via a guardrail and fell down an embankment towards close by railroad tracks. The driver of the SUV was trapped and required rescue by crew members. According to police, she was taken to a hospital in vital situation, the place she later died. The girl was recognized as Mary Alice Bendick, 60, of White Oak.
One girl is lifeless and one other is in vital situation after a crash on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh’s Southside Flats on March 11, 2024 (Photo: KDKA)
Another girl driving the truck was additionally taken to the hospital in vital situation.
Police stated a 3rd automobile was additionally concerned. Damage was minor, and the motive force didn’t report any accidents.
East Carson Street was closed to site visitors whereas investigators investigated the crash, which was reopened to site visitors simply earlier than 4 p.m. Police are nonetheless investigating and making an attempt to find out the precise trigger. ing.
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