Boy, 4, dead after being hit by vehicle in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — A 4-year-old boy is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in Pittsburgh.

Allegheny County dispatchers said police and medics were called to the 700 block of Anaheim Street in Upper Hill at 7:26 p.m. on Monday.

Pittsburgh Police said the child, later identified as Yiason Irvin-Weathers, ran into the street and was hit by a vehicle. He was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital in critical condition, where he later died.

The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperative with officers, police say. Police added that there is no sign that the driver was under the influence at the time of the crash

The incident is still under investigation.

Police initially said the boy was 3 years old, but clarified on Tuesday that he is 4.

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