80-Year-Old Man Hit By Car Outside PNC Park Dies

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An elderly man who was hit by a vehicle after a Pirates game earlier this month died at the hospital on Thursday.

80-year-old William Gallagher was one of two people struck near the T station on West General Robinson Street, between Tony Dorsett Street and Mazeroski Way, around 11 p.m. on Aug. 9.

He was taken to Allegheny General Hospital where he passed away.

Witnesses identified the other person who was struck as a female and described a frightening scene.

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"All of a sudden, we heard a big thump and somebody yelled, 'Somebody got hit by a car,'" said Al Ponds, a vendor outside the stadium. "They were both bleeding from their heads…I'm praying for them. Hoping they'll be alright."

The driver was identified as Bryant Ellis and he does not have a valid driver's license. The victims' son told police Ellis was driving at a high-rate of speed prior to the accident.

Ellis said he was unable to stop in time because an oncoming vehicle obstructed his view. However, witnesses were unable to verify his claim.

Ellis was taken into custody and transported to the Allegheny County Jail.