Witnesses said the nurse happened to be at the gas station and sprinted over to help her, giving her life-saving treatment until medics got there.
GetGo employees claimed the woman who was hit was dressed in all black and that it was still dark out around 6:45 a.m., when the incident happened.
WPXI spoke with an ER nurse who said wearing bright colors helps drivers see pedestrians, especially that early in the morning.
Experts also say to use a crosswalk if there is one. If not, stay in a well-lit area and put your cellphone and headphones down.
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