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Pittsburgh police: Man in critical condition after crashing truck into utility pole

Michael DiVittorio
By Michael DiVittorio
1 Min Read Jan. 18, 2023 | 3 years Ago
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A man was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday after crashing a truck into a utility pole in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood.

Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said police, fire and EMS personnel responded to the crash near the intersection of Brownsville Road at Birmingham Avenue at about 4:20 p.m.

Cruz said the driver was trapped in the truck. Rescue crews freed him and EMS transported him to a hospital. There was no one with the driver and no other injuries were reported.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

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Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.

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