SUV hits pedestrian, tree and utility pole in Bloomfield; 3 people injured, police say

PITTSBURGH — An SUV hit a pedestrian, tree and a utility pole in Bloomfield on Tuesday evening, Pittsburgh police say.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Baum Boulevard at 5:35 p.m.

Police said the man driving the SUV was heading toward Shadyside when he told investigators his gas pedal got stuck.

Crews had to pull the man driving the SUV to safety. He and a woman in the car with him are now in a local hospital in stable condition.

The pedestrian is also in stable condition.

Police said no charges are expected at this time.

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