Morning Roundup: 1 injured in crash on Duquesne Bridge; Man accused of exposing himself in Indiana County

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 19:

1 injured in crash on Fort Duquesne Bridge

One person was reported injured after a crash early Tuesday on the Fort Duquesne Bridge.

Crews responded at about 3:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE.

The victim was taken to the hospital. Their condition was not made available.

Crews were able to clear the scene by 5 a.m.

Man accused of exposing himself in Indiana County

Police are investigating after a man is accused of exposing himself to a 19-year-old woman in a mall parking lot Monday, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE.

The incident happened just before 2 p.m. at the Regency Mall on Oakland Avenue in White Township, Indiana County.

The victim told police she was walking to her vehicle when an unknown man pulled his pants down and exposed himself.

Police said the suspect was in his late 50s or early 60s, about 5-foot-10 with an average build and dark messy hair. He was also wearing glasses.

Anyone with information should report it to 724-357-1960.

Pa. Turnpike lanes blocked following crash

A portion of the eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike is shut down after a crash early Tuesday.

According to officials, the crash occurred at mile marker 23 between the Beaver Valley exit (13) and the Cranberry exit (28). The left lane has been reopened, but the right lane remains blocked.

CRASH UPDATE- #Paturnpike I-76 East mile 23.8 between Beaver Valley Exit #13 and Cranberry Exit #28. The left lane is open but the right lane remains blocked. Expect Delays.@PA_Turnpike@TotalTrafficPIT@TotalTrafficCLE@KDKARadio@WPXITrafficpic.twitter.com/NcpIdFxveC

— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) September 19, 2023

Motorists should expect delays. The crash happened at about 7:15 a.m.

There is no information yet on the crash or any injuries.

Garbage truck loses control in McKeesport

A catastrophe was narrowly avoided Monday when a garbage truck went off the road and into the parking lot of a McKeesport business.

A Big’s Sanitation truck was traveling downhill on 13th Street as it appeared to lose its brakes, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE.

No injuries were immediately reported.

The truck struck at least one vehicle after crossing over Walnut Street before it slammed into several more vehicles parked at Ryco Plumbing.

A garbage truck employee riding on the back was able to jump off the careening vehicle.

Police search for missing teen from Beechview

Pittsburgh police are asking the public’s help in finding a teenager last seen Saturday in Carrick.

Kahleem Morton, 13, is described as 5-foot-6, 200 pounds, with dark curly hair.

Police are searching for 13yo Kahleem Morton who went missing from Beechview at 7pm on 9/15. He was last seen in Carrick on 9/16.

He is 5'6", 200lbs, w/dark curly hair & dark eyes. He was last wearing a black hoodie & pants, w/white Air Force One shoes.

Information? Call 911. pic.twitter.com/xlWyYrQicE

— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) September 18, 2023

He went missing at about 7 p.m. Friday from the Beechview area, police said.

Morton was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and white Air Force One sneakers.

Police said he is known to frequent the South Side area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

Sewer testing in O’Hara

Some residents in O’Hara may notice smoke near their homes Wednesday while the township conducts sanitary sewer smoke testing.

The tests will happen in the areas of Woodland Park, Glenn Avenue, Sparrow Lane, Alsop Road and Villa Drive.

Tests will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The smoke is non-toxic, township officials said.

Anyone who sees smoke coming from the fresh air vent or any other connection in their house is asked to call the township at 412-784-1784, ext 206.

Some Pittsburgh Public Schools go remote

Students and staff at five Pittsburgh Public Schools will learn remotely Tuesday because their buildings are serving as polling sites in Allegheny County’s special election.

The schools include Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8, Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center, Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5, Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8 and Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK-5.

Students will participate in synchronous learning.

The election will see Shaler Republican Erin Connolly Autenreith and Lawrenceville Democrat Linsday Powell vying to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Sara Innamorato in the 21st Legislative District which includes Etna, Millvale, Reserve and Shaler, as well as portions of the City of Pittsburgh.

Innamorato is vying for County Executive in the fall.