Morning Roundup: Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Squirrel Hill
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, July 1:
Woman injured after being hit by vehicle in Squirrel Hill
A woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a car in Squirrel Hill on Sunday night, according to Pittsburgh police.
Police spokeswoman Cara Cruz said first responders were dispatched at 9:45 p.m. to the intersection of Fifth and Wilkins avenues for reports of a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
When crews arrived, they found a woman in her early 20s on the ground. She was taken to a hospital, Cruz said.
The driver stayed on scene and provided information to police, Cruz said. The investigation is ongoing.
12-year-old boy reported missing in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police are looking for a 12-year-old boy they say has been missing since Saturday afternoon.
Taeshawn Battles, 12, lives in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood and was last seen at his home in the 2200 block of East Hills Drive, said police spokeswoman Cara Cruz.
Taeshawn is described as 5-foot-3, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Cruz said Taeshawn often weats a black balaclava and could be in Pittsburgh or Wilkinsburg.
Those with information are asked to call 412-323-7141 or 911.
Scott fire damages 2 homes
A Sunday afternoon fire on Grouse Drive in Scott Township damaged two homes, according to TribLive news partner WTAE.
Fire crews were called to the scene at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The fire swept through the first home and jumped to the house next door, WTAE reported.
An early investigation indicates the first started in the attic of the first home, which is “heavily damaged,” WTAE reported. The second home was damaged by smoke and water.
No injuries were reported.
Pittsburgh firework task force activated
Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Safety launched its annual firework task force initiative Sunday to respond to complaints and calls about fireworks.
The initiative runs nightly through Friday. People caught discharging fireworks that cause an injury or property damage face fines and will be liable for the damage caused, according to officials.
Fireworks cannot be ignited or discharged without permission of the property owner, nor can they be discharged within 150 feet of a building or vehicle.
Fireworks are prohibited in all city parks. They can not be discharged in the direction of another person, or used while the operator is intoxicated.
Kellen Stepler is a TribLive reporter covering the Allegheny Valley and Burrell school districts and surrounding areas. He joined the Trib in April 2023. He can be reached at kstepler@triblive.com.
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