15-year-old dies after being hit by car on McKnight Road

ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A teen is dead after he was hit by a car on McKnight Road on Thursday night.

Allegheny County dispatchers said police, firefighters and medics were called to the 5000 block of McKnight Road at 9:56 p.m. on Thursday.

On Friday morning, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person killed as Michael Wade, 15, of Brighton Heights.

Ross Township Police are investigating.

It’s unknown right now if any charges will be filed.

McKnight Road was closed in both directions between Patrick Place and Seibert Road, but has since reopened.

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