Fatal pedestrian accident in Coraopolis

According to authorities, a tragic incident occurred in Coraopolis on Thursday afternoon where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a truck near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Main Street. The police chief, Jason Stewart, stated that the accident took place around 3:25 p.m. as a tractor-trailer driver unintentionally hit the pedestrian who was in front of the truck as it was moving forward on Fifth Avenue's green light. The collision is under investigation by the South Hills Area Council of Governments accident reconstruction team. The driver involved in the accident is cooperating with authorities. This heartbreaking event has deeply affected the Coraopolis community, as another recent incident involved the loss of a community member in a hit-and-run. Mayor Michael Dixon has addressed the importance of reviewing safety measures at high-risk intersections to prevent such tragedies in the future. Neighbors in the area are urging drivers to be cautious, especially with the new school year starting. The Valley Ambulance Authority also expressed their condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim. Fifth Avenue was temporarily closed for investigation but has since reopened. Stay updated with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for the latest information on this developing story.