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Wilkinsburg Five-Vehicle Crash Injures 9: SUV Driver Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop

Police arrested Dior Richardson on assault and fleeing charges following an earlier traffic stop.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh police say nine people were hurt when an SUV collided with four other vehicles near Penn Avenue and East Swissvale Avenue around 9 p.m. Thursday.
  • Six victims were transported to hospitals in stable condition and all reported injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
  • Detectives said they had attempted to stop the SUV earlier for a vehicle code violation but did not pursue the fleeing driver under department policy.
  • Authorities said Richardson, 37, faces felony counts including aggravated assault, aggravated assault by vehicle, and fleeing or attempting to elude police, along with additional misdemeanor charges.
  • A witness told KDKA the SUV ran a red light before the crash, and CBS Pittsburgh reported ATF agents were on scene without an explanation from police.