Crime & Safety
Body Found In Submerged Vehicle Pulled From Pittsburgh River
A police dive team discovered a body in a vehicle found in a river in Pittsburgh. Get the details here.
OAKMONT, PA — Police are investigating after a body was found in a vehicle Sunday in the Allegheny River near California Avenue.
Allegheny County police said that 911 was notified of the discovery at around 5:15 p.m. and that first responders requested a dive team to determine if there were human remains inside. The dive team located the vehicle and assisted with its removal and did find a body.
Police did not disclose the gender of the person found or offer an age estimate. Nor did authorities reveal how the vehicle was located.
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The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office will identify the remains and make a cause and manner of death determination.
Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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