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Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Big Run, Pennsylvania
I-119; I-322; I-36
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Big Run Pennsylvania in Big Run, Pennsylvania: A 9‐year‐old boy was injured when he ran onto the road and was struck by a 2012 Kia Sorento driven by a 17‐year‐old girl. The incident occurred at 5:23 p.m. on June 7 in Big Run. No occupants of the vehicle were harmed. The boy was transported to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Injured
Kenneth J. Mercer III Driver Injured
David J. Hackenberg Driver Injured
Jane B. Hackenberg Passenger Injured
Unnamed driver of 2012 Kia Sorento At-fault party

Original reporting

Police | | thecourierexpress.com

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