State police investigating overnight vehicle chase in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — State police are investigating a one-vehicle pursuit that started around 1 a.m. in the city.

Troopers said they observed a Dodge Durango in the area of Ohio River Boulevard and California Avenue. They activated their lights and attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled, leading troopers on a pursuit, according to a news release.

The Durango crashed in the area of California and Rankin avenues. The driver and a passenger — both males — got out and fled on foot, troopers said. They went over a hillside, over Route 65, and jumped off a cliff into an industrial park, troopers said. The passenger was injured.

A Channel 11 photographer at the scene saw a train stopped in the area of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority. Officers appeared to be searching with flashlights and getting someone off the tracks.

Troopers said they gave the passenger first aid until medics arrived. A 911 dispatcher told Channel 11 one person was transported to a local hospital.

The driver was able to flee. He is described by troopers as a black male wearing all camo.

The investigation is ongoing.

Troopers say there is no immediate threat to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to call state police at 412-787-2000.

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