3 injured in Parkway East crash in Pittsburgh

Oct. 4—Three people were injured in a single-car crash on the Parkway East early Monday, according to state police.

Charles Williams Jr., 60, of North Braddock, was traveling east near the Squirrel Hill exit just before 12:15 a.m., police said. As he was merging into the right lane, police said he lost control of his car and struck an embankment, flipping the car onto its roof.

Williams was taken to the hospital with what police said were serious injuries. Two passengers in his car were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, police said.

Police are investigating.

Patrick Varine is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Patrick by email at pvarine@triblive.com or via Twitter .