Driver Killed In Route 51 Train-Truck Collision

Pittsburgh PA

26 October, 2021

7:41 AM

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JEFFERSON HILLS, PA — A portion of Route 51 south of Pittsburgh likely will be closed at least through the morning rush hour after a train struck a dump truck late Monday evening. The driver of the truck died in the accident. Route 51 was shut down in both directions from Jefferson Boulevard to Ridge Road until 12:40 p.m., according to Jefferson Hills police. The train was crossing over tracks at the intersection of Route 51 and Worthington Drive at around 10:40 p.m. Monday when the accident occurred. At least one traffic control device was damaged in the incident. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.