Braddock man struck by vehicle in Duquesne taken to local hospital
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle along North Second Street in Duquesne Monday afternoon.
City police said they were dispatched around 1:15 p.m. for the incident in front of Truman Towers.
Officers reported a 56-year-old Braddock man had walked onto the street behind a vehicle and was struck by a Ford Focus driven by a 65-year-old woman from Duquesne.
Police said damage on the vehicle indicated a low-speed impact with minor damage to the passenger front bumper and passenger-side mirror.
McKeesport Area Rescue Service transported the man to a local hospital for evaluation of back and leg injuries.
The incident is still under investigation. It was unclear if any charges would be filed against the driver.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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