Driver tries to hit person, instead accidentally hits man
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a woman who was trying to hit another person with her car instead struck and seriously injured a 72-year-old man who was on a sidewalk.
Allegheny County police say charges are pending against 32-year-old McKeesport resident Jakiia Williams.
The accident happened around 2:45 a.m. Thursday in a public housing complex in McKeesport. Authorities say Williams was arguing with someone when she got into her car and tried to run that person over but instead struck the man.
The victim was hospitalized in critical condition with undisclosed injuries that were described as life-threatening. But his name and further details about him were not disclosed.
No other injuries were reported.
It wasn’t known if Williams has retained an attorney.