Northbound 28 REOPENS after fatal accident near Etna

Route 28 on Tuesday morning 2/25/25
Route 28 on Tuesday morning 2/25/25 Photo credit PennDOT

UPDATE: Route 28 reopened at 10:38 after a nearly four-hour investigation.

We now the reason behind the road closures of Northbound Route 28 this morning.

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The Allegheny County Police Department has confirmed that its Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in regards to a vehicle striking a pedestrian on Route 28 near Exit 4 Etna.

First responders found an adult male deceased at the scene.

Preliminary information shows the victim jumped from a moving vehicle before he was struck.

All involved parties remain on the scene and are cooperating with the investigation.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

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