Driver treated on Universal Road after car wedged under tractor-trailer

One driver was treated for superficial injuries after their vehicle became trapped beneath a tractor-trailer on Universal Road in Penn Hills. The crash occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Emergency responders arrived at the scene in the 1900 block of Universal Road. A social media post from the Penn Hills No. 7 Volunteer Fire Company confirmed the driver was stuck inside the vehicle when units arrived. The driver received on-scene treatment for superficial wounds. They declined transport to a hospital. The Penn Hills Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident.

PennDOT has announced inspection activities that will limit traffic on the Tarentum Bridge this week. Eastbound lanes on Ross Street at 7th Avenue will be restricted to a single lane. These restrictions are in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday. Crews from Michael Baker International are conducting the inspection. Travelers should expect delays during these hours.

The Pittsburgh Police Department released new statistics for the Downtown Public Safety Center. For the week ending Oct. 25, officers made 21 arrests. They conducted seven non-traffic stops. The department issued six parking tickets and performed four tows. Officers also made seven traffic stops. One gun was confiscated during this period. The Downtown Public Safety Center initiative involves foot and bike patrols. A patrol vehicle operates during evening and overnight hours. The center works with social service workers and community stakeholders. This high-visibility effort in the Golden Triangle area launched in July 2024. It was designed to address a spike in assaults and quality-of-life concerns.

The Penn Hills crash and bridge inspections are the latest updates in local transportation news. Police continue to gather evidence at the Universal Road scene. PennDOT will keep the eastbound Tarentum Bridge lanes restricted until the inspection is complete. Downtown police will continue their scheduled patrols in the Golden Triangle area.