PITTSBURGH, PA — An adult male pedestrian using a wheelchair was transported to an area hospital in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood, public safety officials reported.
First responders from Pittsburgh Police Zone 3, Pittsburgh Fire, and Pittsburgh EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Brownsville Road and The Boulevard at approximately 4:30 p.m. following reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Witnesses at the scene reported that an adult male driver was attempting to make a left turn onto The Boulevard from Brownsville Road when the vehicle struck the pedestrian, who was crossing The Boulevard while in the crosswalk.
Emergency medical personnel evaluated the victim at the scene, who reported arm pain and sustained a head laceration. Medics transported him in stable condition to a local hospital for further medical evaluation. The driver remained on scene and cooperated fully with investigating officers, and authorities indicated that no charges are expected at this time.
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