Crime & Safety
Fatal Pittsburgh Vehicle Crash: Latest Info
The victim of a fatal Pittsburgh-area truck crash has been identified. Get the latest details here.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A man died Thursday after a crash involving a dump truck and a pickup truck in Sharpsburg.
The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of South 18th and Main streets.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office later identified him as Zygmunt Olszewski, 76, of Sharpsburg.
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According to Allegheny County Police, preliminary information indicates that Olszewski - who was driving the pickup truck - suffered a medical emergency and went through the intersection striking a telephone pole.
His vehicle then was struck by the dump truck.
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Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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