A state trooper is in stable condition after being ejected from a police motorcycle during a crash on Route 28 in Millvale near the 40th Street Bridge this morning.
Trooper Rocco S. Gagliardi said in a statement a state trooper was operating a motorcycle with lights and sirens.
“A vehicle did not yield to the emergency vehicle and ended up striking the motorcycle,” he said in the statement.
“Everyone is in good condition,” Gagliardi told Channel 11 after the crash, which took place around 8:10 a.m.
The trooper is being treated at a local hospital in stable condition, he said.
CRASH on Route 28 at the 40th Street Bridge. #WPXITraffic #WPXI pic.twitter.com/kT9FGO7NBU
— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) February 14, 2023
Channel 11 flew over the scene, where the motorcycle was on its side in the median.
Several state troopers could be seen investigating.
Accident at the intersection of Rt 28 and the 40th St bridge. The ramps are currently closed and all traffic coming across the bridge is being redirected towards Millvale. #wpxi pic.twitter.com/HuqTRtFWHP
— Jamie Cashdollar (@Cashmoney2292) February 14, 2023
This is a developing story. Channel 11 is working to learn more. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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