Pedestrian and her dog die after being hit by vehicle in McCandless
A woman and her dog died Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle while walking in McCandless, police told TribLive news partner WTAE.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the woman Wednesday morning as Lara Kay Tebelius, 55, of McCandless.
The crash happened at the intersection of Harmony Drive and Highland Road.
Tebelius was taken to the hospital, where she died less than two hours after being struck.
Police have not released details about the vehicle or the driver, and no charges have been filed as of 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Jack Troy is a TribLive reporter covering business and health care. A Pittsburgh native, he joined the Trib in January 2024 after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh. He can be reached at
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