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Second Death Confirmed After Fiery Liberty Bridge Crash in Pittsburgh

The medical examiner reported Jaren Wilkerson’s death days after the three-vehicle wreck, raising questions about McKeesport Police’s noted role in the case.

Overview

  • Allegheny County Medical Examiner says Jaren Wilkerson, 28, died Wednesday at a hospital following Sunday’s Liberty Bridge collision.
  • Laila Jones, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Madison Rao remains hospitalized in serious or critical condition.
  • Pittsburgh Public Safety reported three vehicles were involved, with one car engulfed in flames and three people pinned inside.
  • The medical examiner noted McKeesport Police are investigating Wilkerson’s death, though the crash occurred within Pittsburgh city limits.
  • Pittsburgh Police have not released a cause as the Collision Investigation Unit continues its work; other drivers were unhurt or in stable condition, and families have launched GoFundMe pages and placed a memorial on the bridge.