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Man in ICU at local hospital after being hit by truck, left on side of road

GREENSBURG, Pa. — A man remains in the hospital after he was hit by a truck and left along the side of the road, police said.

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Southwest Greensburg police were able identify the truck they believe is involved based on pieces of the truck left behind. Then after posting what they knew about the make and model on Facebook, police said an anonymous tip provided who owned the truck and where it was at the time.

Officers said they are actively working on search warrants in order to bring criminal charges against the driver.

Police said the victim could have been lying there for up to 20 minutes before anyone called 9-1-1, but the driver who hit him was gone.

Investigators aren't releasing the victim's name but said he is still in an Allegheny County hospital ICU and sedated after being hit near Sidney Street and Westminster Avenue.

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