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Motorcyclist Dies After 2-Vehicle Crash On Pittsburgh's South Side

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on the South Side.

Allegheny County says the crash happened Tuesday on East Carson Street at 11th Street. Police say the 32-year-old Brandon Nixon was traveling outbound on East Carson Street and the driver of the car was traveling across South 11th Street when the collision happened.

"It's sad. You can tell he was wearing a helmet but that it was a very serious accident," said Cara Cruz with Pittsburgh Public Safety.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said Nixon died after being taken to the hospital.

The driver of the vehicle appears OK.

Pittsburgh Public Safety says East Carson Street is closed between 10th and 11th streets. Police said it's unclear who's at fault for the crash.

Officials are investigating.

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