One dead after car goes off Parkway East into creek below

Commercial Street accident
Commercial Street accident Photo credit PennDOT

One person died after an accident on the Parkway East Friday morning.

A car went off the highway near the Squirrel Hill Tunnel into a creek near Commercial Street after 8 a.m.

The vehicle landed in the water, upright.

State Police and other crews responded to the scene and are investigating.

The outbound side of the Parkway was reduced to one-lane of traffic at the Squirrel Hill Tunnel but reopened around 10:45.

There are still residuals delays so you can take the Alternative route:

Exit at the eastbound/outbound Parkway at Forbes Avenue and go up through Oakland. Although traffic is heavy in that area as well.

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