Person killed after they were struck by a vehicle on I-376, state police investigating
One person was killed after they were struck by a vehicle on Interstate 376.
The Allegheny County medical examiner identified the victim as 24-year-old Zaonte Davis, of Clairton.
Pennsylvania State Police said that Davis’s vehicle was disabled in the eastbound lanes of the highway, near the Squirrel Hill and Homestead exit. Officers say he called an acquaintance for help.
When the other person arrived they parked on the shoulder of the westbound lanes. Police believe Davis tried to reach the other person by crossing the road on foot.
While crossing, Davis was struck by an unknown vehicle. Police believe a second vehicle may have struck him again while he was laying in the middle of the road.
Police are trying to find whoever hit David and learn why they did not stop.
“At this point I can’t determine what the driver was thinking at that time, but it is conduct and code that, you know, if you are in a crash you are supposed to stop and render aid or give information,” said Pennsylvania State trooper, Rocco Gagliardi.
Several departments are involved in the investigation. Police say they do not have any surveillance video of the actual crash but are hoping someone who saw something can help lead them in the right direction.
“Incidents on these big roads, they’re not a first, and obviously this won’t be the last one so if you are stuck or broke down or disabled on the road make sure to get off all the way on the shoulder and you can always call us for assistance,” said Gagliardi.
TRENDING NOW:
Two males in critical condition after shooting on Pittsburgh’s South Side Chattanooga shooting: 3 dead, 14 injured near downtown bar Pittsburgh police make second arrest in shooting death of 18-month-old baby in downtown Pittsburgh VIDEO: Man in critical condition after shooting at restaurant on Pittsburgh’s South Side DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts
