Driver critically injured in head-on crash in Pittsburgh’s Esplen neighborhood<\/p>\n
The cause of the crash on West Carson Street is still under investigation.<\/p>\n
PITTSBURGH \u2014<\/p>\n
A driver was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a head-on crash overnight in Pittsburgh’s Esplen neighborhood. <\/p>\n
The crash caused significant damage on West Carson Street. <\/p>\n
The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital in stable condition. <\/p>\n
He told officers the other vehicle suddenly crossed lanes into oncoming traffic, hitting him head-on, police said.<\/p>\n
Police are investigating the exact cause of the crash. <\/p>\n
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