Allegheny County police are investigating after a bicyclist died after hitting downed power lines in North Park Tuesday evening.County dispatch was informed of the incident around 8:22 p.m., along Pearce Mill Road near Olympia Grove. Police, firefighters and paramedics found a man down among the wires.First responders couldn’t get to the man at first because of the live wires. Duquesne Light Company crews came to the scene to cut power to the area.The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The man has been identified as 63-year-old Bob Anderson, a teacher with a nearly 20-year career at Central Catholic.A WTAE crew on scene was kept far back from the investigation, where crews with light setups could be seen searching the area. Police have closed off the part of the trail where the wires are, as well as at the trail’s main entrance at Olympia Grove.In a news release issued by Allegheny County police, preliminary information showed that at 8:40 a.m., County 911 was notified of a "report of wires down and smoking on the trail."County police, fire personnel, EMS, and parks maintenance arrived at the area and determined the wires belonged to Duquesne Light. The company was notified of the downed wires at 8:51 a.m., according to the department's release.The release did not indicate whether Duquesne Light personnel responded Tuesday morning.DLC said in a statement Wednesday evening that the company had received a report of downed wires in North Park Tuesday morning.Allegheny County police said police and fire officials closed the trail by placing caution tape near the area where the wires crossed the trail, as well as tape at the main entrance of the trail at Olympia Grove.This incident follows a fresh round of storms that hit mostly north of Pittsburgh Tuesday evening. Trees and power lines were downed in the high winds.Pittsburgh's Action News 4 reached out to DLC for comment. A spokesperson for the company released the following statement late Tuesday evening: "At approximately 8:30 p.m., Duquesne Light Company (DLC) was notified that a bicyclist came into contact with live electrical wires on a bike trail near Pearce Mill Road in North Park. The individual was electrocuted and has passed away. We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time.We are working closely with local emergency responders and park officials to investigate the incident.The lines in that area have been de-energized and cut away. Storm restoration continues throughout the region following Monday evening’s storms and the ongoing heat wave. Please avoid all downed wires and call 9-1-1 immediately." Anyone with information about this death is asked to call county police at 833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
PINE TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
Allegheny County police are investigating after a bicyclist died after hitting downed power lines in North Park Tuesday evening.
County dispatch was informed of the incident around 8:22 p.m., along Pearce Mill Road near Olympia Grove. Police, firefighters and paramedics found a man down among the wires.
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First responders couldn’t get to the man at first because of the live wires. Duquesne Light Company crews came to the scene to cut power to the area.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The man has been identified as 63-year-old Bob Anderson, a teacher with a nearly 20-year career at Central Catholic.
Central Catholic mourns Bob Anderson, remembers the teacher, cyclist who died in North Park
A WTAE crew on scene was kept far back from the investigation, where crews with light setups could be seen searching the area. Police have closed off the part of the trail where the wires are, as well as at the trail’s main entrance at Olympia Grove.
In a news release issued by Allegheny County police, preliminary information showed that at 8:40 a.m., County 911 was notified of a "report of wires down and smoking on the trail."
County police, fire personnel, EMS, and parks maintenance arrived at the area and determined the wires belonged to Duquesne Light. The company was notified of the downed wires at 8:51 a.m., according to the department's release.
The release did not indicate whether Duquesne Light personnel responded Tuesday morning.
DLC said in a statement Wednesday evening that the company had received a report of downed wires in North Park Tuesday morning.
Allegheny County police said police and fire officials closed the trail by placing caution tape near the area where the wires crossed the trail, as well as tape at the main entrance of the trail at Olympia Grove.
This incident follows a fresh round of storms that hit mostly north of Pittsburgh Tuesday evening. Trees and power lines were downed in the high winds.
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HAPPENING NOW: Allegheny County Police responding to a trail near Olympia Grove in North Park, where they say a man on a bicycle appeared to strike downed power lines. First responders couldn’t get to the man due to live wires. The man died, police say. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/SkkeFl1GDC
— Mike Valente (@ValenteWTAE) June 19, 2024
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 reached out to DLC for comment. A spokesperson for the company released the following statement late Tuesday evening:
"At approximately 8:30 p.m., Duquesne Light Company (DLC) was notified that a bicyclist came into contact with live electrical wires on a bike trail near Pearce Mill Road in North Park. The individual was electrocuted and has passed away. We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time.
We are working closely with local emergency responders and park officials to investigate the incident.
The lines in that area have been de-energized and cut away. Storm restoration continues throughout the region following Monday evening’s storms and the ongoing heat wave. Please avoid all downed wires and call 9-1-1 immediately."
Anyone with information about this death is asked to call county police at 833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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