Crime & Safety

Rideshare Drivers On High Alert After Death Of Christi Spicuzza

They said they do not want to risk their lives until more safety measures are in place.

(Rachel Nunes/Patch)

February 19, 2022

Rideshare drivers across Pittsburgh are pushing for change after Christi Spicuzza’s death.

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Police say she was working as an Uber driver last week when a rider got into her car and held a gun to her head. The rider, Calvin Crew, is charged with her killing. Drivers say what happened is their biggest fear, and it has led to some of them not driving this weekend.

“I’m scared,” driver Michelle Landsittle said. “We’re all scared."

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