Driver Hits Pedestrian Downtown
On July 20, just before 10:00 PM, a driver hit a pedestrian at 6th Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, breaking her leg. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital in serious condition, while the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.
Bicyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Downtown
On July 21, at approximately 5:30 PM, the driver of a green Ford Escape hit a cyclist at Commonwealth Place and the Boulevard of the Allies. The driver then fled the scene. The cyclist experienced “abrasions and bruises” and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Garbage Truck Strikes, Injures Woman in Wheelchair
On July 19th, shortly after 9:30 AM, Donna Goldinger began to cross Brownsville Road in her electric wheelchair, from in front of Pete’s Beer Distribution to the Carnegie Library at the corner of Matthews Avenue. When she was nearly across, she was struck by the driver of a City garbage truck. She suffered a serious compound leg fracture and was taken to the hospital. The driver of the garbage truck has been tested for the use of drugs or alcohol and put on desk duty pending the outcome of an investigation.