Man flown to hospital after being struck by car in Jeannette
A man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after being struck by a car Monday morning in Jeannette.
The crash occurred at about 6:15 a.m. on the Claridge-Elliott Road, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatch supervisor.
The man, who is in his 50s, was struck near the Elliott Group parking lot, according to Jeannette Fire Chief Bill Frye. A helicopter landing zone was established at nearby Grandview Volunteer Fire Department, he said.
Additional details weren’t immediately available. Jeannette police are investigating.
Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.
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