ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A two-vehicle accident shut down a portion of a major road in Ross Township and sent two people to the hospital.
Allegheny County 911 confirmed to Channel 11 that the crash is at 1140 Perry Highway. Units were dispatched at 11:26 a.m.
CRASH in Ross Twp along Rt 19 / Perry Hwy near Pines Plaza - North of Sewickley Oakmont Rd. #WPXITraffic #PittsburghTraffic #WPXI https://t.co/UyYsfsftyh pic.twitter.com/K2tceDkAgc
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Ross Township police told Channel 11 the motorcycle was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed, according to witnesses. The bike then slammed into the back driver door of the car, which landed on the other side of the road.
#BREAKING A portion of Perry Highway is shut down after what appears to be a two car crash. One vehicle is a motor cycle. We are working to get details from Ross Twp Police. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/crtfNSfSOr
— Nicole Ford (@NicoleFordTV) August 29, 2022
Both drivers were taken to Allegheny General Hospital. The motorcyclist is listed in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
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