Police investigate deadly single-vehicle crash in wilkinsburg

Police Investigate Deadly Single-Vehicle Crash in Wilkinsburg

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August 11, 2024

WILKINSBURG, PA – Early Saturday morning, the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit was called to investigate a deadly vehicle accident in Wilkinsburg.

At approximately 7:24 a.m., emergency services were alerted by County 9-1-1 to a crash at the intersection of Swissvale Ave and Wallace Ave. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a juvenile male driver deceased and a juvenile male passenger who was in stable condition.

Initial reports indicate that the vehicle collided with a utility pole and subsequently caught fire. Detectives have commenced their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Allegheny County Police are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact their Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Information can be provided anonymously.

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