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Driver hospitalized after rollover crash in downtown

Driver hospitalized after damaging 7 cars downtown
Driver hospitalized after damaging 7 cars downtown 00:30

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Just after 7 a.m. on Friday morning, police were called to Fourth Avenue and Cherry Way in downtown after a Jeep attempted to flee the scene of a crash. 

Witnesses told police it began when the Jeep hit a vehicle near the PPG building and then sped down Fourth Avenue at a high rate of speed.

Once at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Cherry Way, the Jeep attempted to run a red light and was hit by a vehicle at the intersection. The collision caused the Jeep to roll and flip up Fourth Avenue, striking three more vehicles in the process. 

Seven total vehicles were damaged as a result of the incident. 

The driver of the Jeep was taken to the hospital in stable condition with a cut to his head. 

No charges have been announced but police have said that possible charges are pending. 

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