On Friday evening, July 25, 2025, a tragic two-vehicle collision occurred in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania, resulting in the death of 45-year-old Brian Jackson of Swissvale. The incident took place near the intersection of Fifth and Penn avenues, prompting a swift response from Allegheny County Police.
Authorities were alerted to the crash at approximately 6:40 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders discovered two victims, both male drivers, with no passengers in either vehicle. The men were promptly transported to local hospitals for treatment. Tragically, Brian Jackson succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The condition of the second driver was not disclosed as of Friday night, and further details about his status remain unavailable.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the two vehicles were traveling toward each other on Fifth Avenue when the collision occurred. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation by Allegheny County homicide detectives, who are working to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal incident.
Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous.