Officials identify deadliest roads for bikers, pedestrians in Allegheny County

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh have identified Kennywood Boulevard as one of 10 priority roadways targeted for safety improvements following the death of 13-year-old Terrell “TJ” Byars.

Byars was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the West Mifflin roadway on Dec. 27, 2025.

The safety initiative comes as local leaders work to address a history of traffic casualties across the region.

Tune in to Channel 11 News at 5:45 p.m. for a closer look at the plan to fix the area’s deadliest roads.

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