A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after police said he was struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood Wednesday night.Police said the man was found lying in the road at South 28th Street and Sidney Street, which is at the SouthSide Works. The incident happened around 7:45 p.m.Witnesses said the victim was working at an outdoor event when a car drove through the area, hitting the man and a barricade. The car then left the scene.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube ChannelThe vehicle was later found in the 4700 block of Baum Boulevard, which is in the Bloomfield neighborhood, and was being processed for evidence, police said.Investigators have not identified a suspect. Police said the vehicle is believed to have been driven by a man.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

PITTSBURGH —

A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after police said he was struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood Wednesday night.

Police said the man was found lying in the road at South 28th Street and Sidney Street, which is at the SouthSide Works. The incident happened around 7:45 p.m.

Witnesses said the victim was working at an outdoor event when a car drove through the area, hitting the man and a barricade. The car then left the scene.

Police on scene in Pittsburgh's South Side. July 15, 2026.

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The vehicle was later found in the 4700 block of Baum Boulevard, which is in the Bloomfield neighborhood, and was being processed for evidence, police said.

Investigators have not identified a suspect. Police said the vehicle is believed to have been driven by a man.

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