Firefighter Hurt In Hit & Run Released From Hospital
Authorities are continuing to investigate a hit and run involving a North Franklin Township Firefighter. Fire Chief Dave Bane tells WJPA News that they were returning to the station from answering another call when they stopped to help police with traffic control at the intersection of West Chestnut Street and Weirich Avenue around four o’clock Monday afternoon, where a tractor trailer was hung up. Bane says despite signs alerting motorists to the situation, the driver of a white Kia ignored them and drove through the area. Bane says the firefighter tried to get out of the way by jumping over a guardrail, but was still clipped by the vehicle. He was taken to UPMC Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and later released. Bane says they have identified the driver of the vehicle but no further information was available.

