{"id":186903,"date":"2026-05-08T05:35:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/186903\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T05:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:35:21","slug":"fort-duquesne-bridge-crash-pittsburgh-area-restaurant-remembers-woman-killed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/186903\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Duquesne Bridge crash: Pittsburgh-area restaurant remembers woman killed"},"content":{"rendered":"

PITTSBURGH \u2014 A Pittsburgh-area restaurant is remembering one of its employees, who was killed in a 5-vehicle crash near the Fort Duquesne Bridge<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

>>> PHOTOS: Vehicle goes over deck near Fort Duquesne Bridge after 5-vehicle crash <<<<\/a><\/p>\n

First responders removed Danielle Jackman, 58, of Churchill, from a vehicle with the jaws of life. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition but later died.<\/p>\n

Coming up at 5 p.m. on Channel 11, reporter Gabriella DeLuca hears from people who knew Jackman about their shock and what they\u2019ll miss most about her.<\/p>\n

On Thursday morning, Smitty\u2019s Place in McKeesport posted on social media remembering Jackman, who was the restaurant\u2019s Tuesday and Sunday cook.<\/p>\n

\u201cDanielle was an amazing person, a valued friend, and a dedicated co-worker of David\u2019s at Pittsburgh Mercy,\u201d the post says.<\/p>\n

Jackman worked as a DUI and AOD counselor, where she \u201ctouched the lives of many with her compassion, kindness and caring spirit,\u201d Smitty\u2019s says. She had an unmatched love for the Pittsburgh Pirates and enjoyed being with friends, family and animals.<\/p>\n

\u201cDanielle will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her memory, laughter, and kindness will forever remain in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n

A balloon release for Jackman will be held May 15 at 7 p.m. at Smitty\u2019s Place, 2714 Walnut St., McKeesport.<\/p>\n

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The deadly crash happened at the split of Route 28 and Route 65 near the Fort Duquesne Bridge at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Investigators say one of the vehicles involved went over the side and crashed onto Reedsdale Street below. The driver, Michael Smith, 52, of Sheraden, died on scene.<\/p>\n

The four other vehicles involved, including the one Jackman was in, were on the ramp above Reedsdale Street.<\/p>\n

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