Danielle Jackman, 58, Dies After Five-Vehicle Fort Duquesne Bridge Crash That Also Claimed Michael Smith, 52
Danielle Jackman, 58, of Churchill, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after a five-vehicle crash near Pittsburgh’s Fort Duquesne Bridge.
Emergency crews used the Jaws of Life to free Jackman from a damaged car before taking them to a hospital in critical condition.
Michael Smith, 52, of Sheraden, also died after an SUV left the bridge and landed on Reedsdale Street near Acrisure Stadium.
The collision occurred around 3 p.m. on the ramp from Route 65, leaving four vehicles on the bridge and closing the southbound roadway until nearly 7 p.m.
No other people were hurt.
Jackman had longstanding community ties and worked for years at a nearby behavioral health clinic while also cooking part-time at local establishments.
Friends remembered Jackman for their kindness and the warmth they brought to every kitchen.
Smith was remembered as a devoted parent and grandparent who had recently completed a work delivery.
Pittsburgh police continue reviewing evidence to determine how the collision unfolded.
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