Wilkinsburg, PA (May 8, 2026) – Emergency units responded on Thursday afternoon, May 7, after two teen girls were hit by a car along Doyle Street in Wilkinsburg. The exact time of the incident was not immediately provided.
Officials said the driver, identified as George Mitchell II, was a robbery suspect who had left Penn Hills in a black Cadillac sedan. Both teen girls were taken to the hospital after being struck.
One victim was identified by her parents as Prudence Sibley; her family said she suffered two broken legs, a fractured scapula, and a fractured pelvis, and she had already undergone emergency surgery.
Mitchell was later taken into custody on Friday morning, May 8, on Frankstown Road after crashing a car. He was also taken to the hospital.
The incident remains under review by authorities.
Our thoughts remain with the injured teens as they continue to receive care and recover from their injuries.
Why Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Cases Can Cause Severe Injuries
Pedestrians can suffer serious injuries when they are hit by a vehicle because they have no protection from the force of impact. Teens and adults might suffer broken bones, head injuries, back injuries, or internal trauma.
A hit-and-run can make the situation more dangerous because the driver leaves before the scene is fully secured. Injured people may need immediate help from nearby witnesses, family members, or emergency crews.
Hospital care is often needed after a pedestrian crash, even when a person is awake and alert. Pain, shock, and swelling can worsen after the first moments. Imaging tests and emergency treatment can help doctors find injuries that are not visible at the scene.
