Woman Struck By Two Vehicles, Killed On Route 8 In Richland Township

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- A woman died after being hit by two vehicles along Route 8 in Richland Township Monday night.

The crash happened around 7:45 p.m., near the intersection of Route 8 and Bakerstown Road.

Police say a woman tried to cross the road. She was struck by one vehicle and then run over by another vehicle.

The victim, 32-year-old April Powell, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Allegheny County Coroner's Office says she was from the Gibsonia area.

Both drivers involved in the incident stayed on the scene. There is no word yet on whether charges will be filed against either of them.

Investigators blocked off Route 8 in both directions for nearly five hours as they investigated the case.

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