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Police: Driver flees after hitting man on Fort Duquesne Boulevard

Brian C. Rittmeyer
By Brian C. Rittmeyer
1 Min Read Aug. 2, 2019 | 6 years Ago
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A driver fled after hitting a man on Fort Duquesne Boulevard early Friday, according to Pittsburgh police.

The incident at the Seventh Street intersection was reported to 911 just before 4:30 a.m.

First responders found the man lying in a crosswalk on Fort Duquesne Boulevard. He had severe head injuries and a compound ankle fracture.

The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, police said.

Police said there were no witnesses and no description of the vehicle.

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Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.

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