A crash involving a Port Authority bus has left several injured. The accident occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Penn Avenue and Swissvale Avenue. Allegheny County emergency dispatchers reported that a Port Authority bus collided with a vehicle and then was sent into a utility pole. Power lines fell onto the bus and left a few hundred people without power according to Duquesne Light.
At least seven people were injured in the accident....Infographic: How Cyclists & Drivers Can Improve Safety Amidst Pittsburgh’s Exploding Bike Lanes
In 2015 Pittsburgh spent $1.6 million on bike projects around the city. Since 2007, Pittsburgh as added nearly 75 miles of bike lanes and shared lanes. In the last few years alone, the city has started constructing protected bike lanes at strategic locations.
The proliferation of bike infrastructure provides an opportunity for avid cyclists and casual bicyclists alike to enjoy a ride through the city, bike to work, or get some exercise.
But more cyclists...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Halloween ranks second for the most pedestrian fatalities in the year. A research analyst at AAA, says drivers must be more alert than ever between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight on Halloween. This is when pedestrians are most vulnerable.
The best thing to do when driving on Halloween is to drive slowly. Driving slowly can make the difference between life and death...
A motorcycle collision on Honey Hole Road in Butler Township, has left one man dead. According to police, the accident occurred just before 1 p.m. A preliminary investigation shows that a van ran a red light and crashed into the motorcyclist. The victim died due to the extent of his injuries. It is not certain why the at fault driver ran the red light. A full investigation into the accident is still ongoing.
When an accident...
An Erie man was flown to a local hospital after the ATV he was riding flipped over and fell on him. The accident occurred Sunday at the Slippery Rock Dunes Outdoor Park on Barron Road in Worth Township. The victim was riding with his friends when as he was going up a hill, the ATV rolled over and landed on top of him. The ATV weighs roughly 500 pounds. Firefighters had to use a utility truck to reach the man who was half a mile into the woods. He was then...