Allegheny County, Pa. – The Allegheny County Police Department has filed charges in connection with a deadly crash in Monroeville on October 21, 2025 involving a volunteer firefighter. The crash occurred at the intersection of McGinley Road and Haymaker Road when 88-year-old Leroy Hart was traveling south on Haymaker Road. Hart attempted to make a left turn onto McGinley Road when the crash occurred. He was subsequently transported to the hospital with blunt force trauma injuries. Hart died on November 16, 2025 The other driver, later identified as 29-year-old Broderick Balanti, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. It was through witness interviews, detectives determined Balanti was traveling north on Haymaker Road while Hart was traveling south on Haymaker Road. Hart attempted to make a left turn onto McGinley Road when he was struck by Balanti’s vehicle. Detectives learned Balanti is a volunteer firefighter and was responding to a call in his personal vehicle without lights and sirens. Technology from Balanti’s vehicle indicated he was traveling 71 mph one second prior to impact with Hart’s vehicle. After consultation with the district attorney’s office, Balanti is facing multiple charges to include homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, and reckless driving. Post navigation Vehicle accident in Harrison Township: Multiple roads shut down – avoid the area. Another E-bike crash in New Kensington
