ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A 69-year-old man was flown to Pittsburgh hospital after a dump truck backed over him, according to Altoona Police Sgt. Matt Plummer.
The crash into the man happened Wednesday, March 15 on Fifth Avenue in the city. A Jim’s Hauling dump truck backed over him as he crossed at the crosswalk at Seventh Street. He was then dragged by the truck, Sgt. Plummer reported.
A responding Altoona police officer rendered lifesaving first aid before the man was taken to UPMC Altoona. From there, he was flown to Pittsburgh.
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State police assisted at the scene with accident reconstruction, No charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing.