Pittsburgh fugitive sought after DUI crash, home break-in apprehended
A Pittsburgh man wanted in connection with a vehicle crash in the city last Saturday was arrested Thursday.
Andrew Nelson, 43, was apprehended by the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Public Safety spokeswoman Amanda Mueller reported.
Police said Nelson was involved in a vehicle crash at Frankstown and Brushton avenues.
According to Mueller, Nelson left the accident scene on foot and illegally entered a residence where he assaulted a 59-year-old victim. That resident was initially listed in critical condition, Mueller said.
Nelson is charged with attempted homicide, driving under the influence, resisting arrest, reckless driving, evading arrest or detention on foot, burglary, two counts of aggravated assault, failure to obey traffic control devices and several other traffic violations.
Mueller said Nelson was taken to the Allegheny County Jail. No further information was released.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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