A North Side man has been arrested in connection with a suspected hit-and-run incident early Monday.
Pittsburgh police responded around 3:20 a.m. to the Sunoco gas station at 310 Cedar Ave. in the North Side for reports of a woman injured in the parking lot. While en route, a second 911 call came in, stating that a vehicle exiting the gas station’s parking lot ran over the woman and did not stop, police said.
The alleged driver, William Thomas, 41, of Marshall-Shadeland, was arrested and charged with counts including recklessly endangering another person, careless driving and reckless driving. He was taken to Allegheny County Jail and was awaiting arraignment Monday.
Police located the female victim, who complained of pain but did not know what had happened to her, police said. She was listed in critical condition in the hospital.
Detectives reviewed camera footage from the area and tracked the suspect’s vehicle, police said. They conducted a traffic stop and the driver was identified by the security guard from the gas station, who witnessed the hit and run.
