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Part of Rt. 51 in West Mifflin shuts down due to fatal, early-morning motorcycle crash

By Mike Darnay

Updated on: September 16, 2025 / 4:13 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

CBS News Pittsburgh

A fatal, early-morning motorcycle crash shut down part of Route 51 in West Mifflin.

Dispatchers told KDKA that the road was closed near the Denny's restaurant and Mall Drive by the former Century III Mall site in both directions following the crash.

The first call came in just before 6 a.m. Tuesday, dispatchers said.

Route 51 in West Mifflin near the former Century III Mall has been shut down in both directions due to a motorcycle crash. Megan Shinn / KDKA

The Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company said the road was shut down between Glenburn Drive and Century III Boulevard and expects it to be closed "for an extended period of time."

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office was called to the scene.

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Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.