Woman struck, killed by dump truck in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood

PITTSBURGH — A woman was struck and killed by a dump truck in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Pittsburgh police, emergency crews responded to the 5000 block of Second Avenue.

Once on scene, first responders found a woman who had been struck by a dump truck while crossing the road. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

On Thursday, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Cynthia E Haskell, 73, of Pittsburgh.

According to police, the driver of the truck stayed on scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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