Suspect taken into custody after hit-and-run in North Versailles leaves victim in critical condition
A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash crash in North Versailles on Wednesday night.
The crash happened at the intersection of Greensburg Pike and Hyer Avenue around 8:45 p.m., according to Allegheny County Police.
Police say when first responders arrived at the scene, they found a man who had been hit by a vehicle. He was taken to the hospital and last listed in critical condition.
Police say detectives from the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit are looking into what led up to the crash and the early investigation appears to show that a dark-colored SUV hit the man before leaving the area.
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"It's a busy road, very busy, and they do be speeding," said Darchelle Bradley who lives nearby.
The news of the incident isn't surprising to people who travel the road on a daily basis. In addition to speeding, they said drivers run stop signs and red lights.
"Texting while driving, videotaping themselves while driving, it's dangerous out there," added Sally Seymour. "They forgot the rules of the road."
On Thursday afternoon, county police announced they had arrested and charged 38-year-old Keontae Hamilton in connection with the crash.
They said detectives had located the damaged vehicle in Wilkinsburg and took Hamilton into custody.
He is now facing charges including failure to stop and render aid, and accidents involving personal death or injury.