Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Hit, Knocked Unconscious Near McMurray Giant Eagle

Peters Township police release follow-up details regarding two reported accidents—both of which occurred Sunday afternoon.

Canonsburg resident Carolyn R. Dudek, 34, with head and face injuries after she was hit by Danica Sheth's 2011 Hyundai Elantra in Donaldson's Crossroads parking lot on Sunday afternoon.

Sheth, 22, of McMurray, told police she looked "left, right, up and down" and didn't see Dudek step from the curb as she began to make a left turn toward .

Police said Sheth was driving at a low speed, however Dudek was knocked to the ground unconscious. Police said she regained consciousness and was able to identify the officer by name. 

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Police continue to investigate.

A second accident occured just minutes before the first at the intersection of East McMurray and Bebout roads. No injuries were reported. 

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Georgann Koumaros, 53, of McMurray, was driving her vehicle west on East McMurray Road when she stopped to turn left on Bebout Road and was struck from behind. Rachel Barney, 17, drove her vehicle into Koumaros' car. 

Koumaros' passenger—her mother-in-law, Mary, 85—complained of arm and head pain.

Both drivers and their passengers were checked by medics and refused transport to the hospital, police said. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.

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