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Pittsburgh Police officer hurt in fight after man crashes into South Side gas pump

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October 4, 2024

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Pittsburgh Police officer hurt in fight after man crashes into South Side gas pump

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh Police officer was injured during a fight with a man who crashed his car into a gas pump at a South Side gas station late Thursday night.

The crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Coen gas station along East Carson Street near S. 24th Street.

A spokesperson from Pittsburgh Public Safety says that a combination of police officers, medics, and firefighters were all called to the scene of the crash.

kdka-pittsburgh-police-east-carson-street-gas-station-crash.png — A man was arrested after crashing into the pumps at a gas station on Pittsburgh’s South Side and fighting with officers who responded to the scene.

KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz

When first responders arrived, they found a fire near the gas pumps at the scene of the crash.

The man driving the vehicle that crashed into the pumps was said to be fighting with officers in the street. A police officer was taken to the hospital to be treated for a hand injury.

The man who was fighting with officers was arrested and taken to the hospital. He was believed to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety.

Before the crash happened at the gas station, the man also crashed into another car and fled the scene, officials said. The man driving the other car was not injured.

It’s unclear what charges the man involved in the crash will be facing.

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Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent.
He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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North Huntingdon Township battling squatters parked on old restaurant property

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After a three-year, drawn-out court battle to get the Rivertowne Pub in North Huntingdon condemned and demolished, the township is now dealing with apparent squatters living in a camper on the property. KDKA-TV’s Chris DeRose reports.

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Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s Pittsburgh show brings large crowd to PNC Park

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Paul Skenes Makes Young Pirates Fan’s Day

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May 29, 2025

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Paul Skenes Makes Young Pirates Fan’s Day

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes normally locks in and focuses entirely on his job when he’s on the pitcher’s mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he also knows how much the game of baseball means to those watching.

Skenes gave a ball to a young Pirates fan in his most recent start against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 28. The young fan couldn’t believe his luck after getting the ball, sharing the moment with his family member.

The fan got to see another incredible performance from Skenes, who showed everyone in the ball park, once again, that he’s one of the best pitchers in baseball.

He didn’t allow any runs nor walks and just four hits, while posting seven strikeouts over 95 pitches in 6.2 innings pitched, in the Pirates 10-1 victory.

Skenes, who only got nine runs of support combined over his five previous starts, got more runs total in this victory, as he earned his first win in over a month.

He currently has a 2.15 ERA over 75.2 innings pitched in 12 starts, allowing just 18 earned runs, while posting 77 strikeouts to 18 walks. He also has an opposing batting average of .187, a 0.92 WHIP and a 9.20 K/9 in 2025.

Skenes ranks leads the MLB in innings pitched, while ranking fourth in opposing batting average, sixth in WHIP, ninth in ERA and tied for ninth in strikeouts.

One of his best performances came vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 18. Skenes allowed just one earned run, a walk and three hits, while tying a season-high of nine strikeouts.

He would throw a complete game, but would only pitch eight innings in the 1-0 loss for the Pirates.

Skenes shutdown a strong Dodgers‘ offense in a 3-0 victory on April 25 at Dodgers Stadium. He posted nine strikeouts, while allowing just five hits and no walks over 6.1 innings.

He comes off a strong 2024 season, where he won National League Rookie of the Year, earned All-MLB First Team honors and started for the NL in the All-Star Game.

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