Watch CBS News

Man Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into Hill District Church

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man died Saturday after crashing into a Hill District church.

It happened in the 300-block of Kirkpatrick Street just after 9:30 p.m.

The Allegheny County medical examiner's office identified the victim as 23-year-old Oscar A. Mazza, of Pittsburgh. He was pronounced dead at 9:41 p.m.

Police say Mazza lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the side of Lily Baptist Church. He was the only person in the vehicle. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma.

Kirkpatrick Street was closed between Bentley Drive and Fifth Avenue.

Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page
Stay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.