Driver killed as garbage truck overturns, crashes into several homes in Wilmerding
WILMERDING, Pa. – The driver of a garbage truck has died after crashing into several homes in Allegheny County early Tuesday, the Wilmerding fire marshal confirmed to Channel 11.
PHOTOS: Driver killed as garbage truck overturns and crashes into several homes in Wilmerding
The crash happened in the 300 block of Patton Street in Wilmerding around 4:00 a.m.
Allegheny County police said first responders found the driver, a 47-year-old man, dead at the scene.
Police said the driver was traveling on Jefferson Street and attempted to turn onto Patton Street when the truck overturned and struck the homes.
Firefighters said two homes were hit by the truck. One was empty and one of the homes had two people inside, but they were not injured.
Both of these houses are now condemned and at least one will be demolished tonight.
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NOW: Crews have lifted the garbage truck that overturned and crashed into three homes in Wilmerding. The fire marshal in Wilmerding tells me the driver of the truck is dead. He says 2 of the homes were empty. 2 people live on the 3rd. All 3 houses are now condemned. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/rpu4rzvtxf
— Pete DeLuca WPXI (@PeteDeLucaTV) August 2, 2022
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