Crime & Safety
Man Arrested In Connection With Deadly Pittsburgh-Area Hit-And-Run
A man has been accused of striking and killing a 78-year-old man with his vehicle.
McCANDLESS, PA — A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run incident that killed a 78-year-old man last year.
Karl Scott, 36, of Gibsonia faces a felony charge of accidents involving death or personal injury.
Scott is accused of striking and killing Donald Leach in March 2023 as Leach was crossing McKnight Road at the intersection of Blazier Drive.
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According to a criminal complaint, Scott told police he believed he had struck a deer.
Scott has a preliminary hearing next week.
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