Pedestrian And Motorcyclist Injured After Crash In Pittsburgh
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Public Safety says a pedestrian and a motorcyclist were taken to the hospital after a crash.
Officials say the collision happened Monday on Fifth Avenue. The road was temporarily closed between South Aiken and Wilkins avenues.
ALERT:
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Fifth Avenue between S.Aiken and Wilkins Ave. is closed for a motorcycle/pedestrian collision.
One female patient has been transported to the hospital in critical condition.
The motorcycle rider was transported to the hospital in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/YvhQpJWXWN
Public Safety said the pedestrian, a woman, is in critical condition. The motorcyclist is in stable condition.
Officials say people saw the motorcyclist speeding and weaving in and out of traffic.
Police officers turned on their lights and siren to pull over the driver, but he drove up onto the sidewalk and hit the woman, Pittsburgh Public Safety said. Public Safety added that there was no pursuit.