By Crash News Writer 
Pittsburgh, PA (October 21, 2024) — A man was tragically struck and killed while crossing McKnight Road on Friday night, according to Ross Township police. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near Babcock Boulevard, as confirmed by Allegheny County 911.
Authorities reported that no one else was injured in the fatal pedestrian accident, but the southbound lanes of McKnight Road were temporarily shut down for investigation. Law enforcement urged people to avoid the area as the investigation continued.
First responders from several agencies arrived at the scene to assist. As of Friday night, the identity of the victim had not been released, and further details surrounding the incident are still under review.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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