All articles tagged with #pedestrian accident
A 62-year-old man was killed after being struck by a southbound car while crossing Roosevelt Boulevard against a red light at South Hampton Road around 10:39 a.m. Saturday; the 21-year-old driver remained on scene and the crash is under investigation.
A Los Angeles civil jury found socialite Rebecca Grossman and former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson negligent and acted with malice in the 2020 deaths of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander, awarding their family $176 million in wrongful-death and emotional-distress damages, with a potential second phase to consider punitive damages; Grossman is already serving 15 years to life after a 2024 criminal conviction for second-degree murder. Witnesses testified the pair had been drinking and may have been street racing, with Grossman’s car hitting the boys at about 73 mph in a marked crosswalk, throwing Mark more than 250 feet and leaving Jacob across the road. The verdict breakdown included $59M for Mark, $48M for Jacob, $35M to their mother Nancy, and $34M to Zachary.
A teenage boy, Terrel Byars Jr., died after being struck by a vehicle in West Mifflin, prompting road closures and grief support services for the community.
A police chaplain in Eden Prairie is suspected of hitting a woman and her children crossing the street, leaving one child in critical condition; he reportedly fled the scene after being distracted by a text message, and charges are pending.
Sara Burack, a 40-year-old real estate broker and former TV personality, died after being struck by a vehicle in Hampton Bays; the driver fled the scene and remains at large, with police investigating the incident.
A student from Harlan High School in Bexar County, Texas, was hit by a vehicle while crossing Culebra Road outside a designated crosswalk. The driver stopped to assist, and no charges are expected. The student was taken to the hospital by EMS for evaluation, with no further details on their condition available.
A head-on collision on I-25 in Colorado Springs resulted in the deaths of two drivers and a pedestrian who was struck while trying to help. The wrong-way driver was taken to the hospital but died upon arrival.
A 51-year-old woman from New Bedford, Massachusetts, was struck and killed by a car on Interstate 195 in Westport after running into the roadway following an argument with her boyfriend. State police reported that the woman exited the car during the argument, ran into the right travel lane, and was hit by a vehicle. The boyfriend drove away from the scene and called state police, and the crash is currently under investigation.
A shuttle bus crashed into pedestrians at a Honolulu cruise ship terminal, resulting in one woman's death and injuries to 10 others, including cruise ship passengers. The bus driver accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brakes, colliding with pedestrians and concrete barriers. Five pedestrians were taken to the hospital, with one later pronounced dead, while six others refused treatment. The investigation is ongoing, and police stated that speed does not appear to be a contributing factor in the collision.
A 57-year-old man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a cement truck in South Boston, prompting an investigation by authorities. The driver of the truck, a 53-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and remained at the scene. The victim's identity has not been released, and no charges are being sought at this time. Massachusetts State Police are conducting an investigation, and Boston Sand and Gravel expressed condolences to the victim's family and friends.
A 4-year-old girl, Gracie Gancheva, died after being struck by a vehicle near the Boston Children's Museum. The preliminary cause of death was determined to be "blunt force injury," and the incident is considered an accident. The girl was with family members at the time of the crash, and the driver of the vehicle is not facing charges at this time. The tragic incident has prompted an emotional response from officials and witnesses, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
A 4-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a vehicle in South Boston. The incident occurred at the intersection of Congress and Sleeper Streets, and the child was pronounced deceased after being rushed to a local hospital. The driver remained on the scene, and no charges or citations have been issued as of yet. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are crediting witnesses who provided assistance at the scene.
A mother pushing a stroller was fatally run over by a dump truck in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood, while the baby was hospitalized. The incident occurred when the woman, the baby, and another pedestrian crossed in front of stopped traffic outside of the crosswalk. The truck driver, unable to see the pedestrians, drove forward and rolled over the woman, although missing the stroller. The driver is not expected to face charges, as surveillance video supported his account of the crash. This area of Biscayne Boulevard is known for being dangerous for pedestrians, prompting ongoing enforcement campaigns targeting both drivers and pedestrians.
An 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a school bus just feet from his school in New Square. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the police, who are investigating the incident. The victim, a student at the school, seemed to have accidentally stepped in front of the bus while on his way home.
An independent review of Cruise's pedestrian accident involving its autonomous robotaxi last October revealed that bad internet connectivity hampered the company's efforts to share the full video of the incident with regulators. The report from the Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan law firm, hired by Cruise, indicated that while the company attempted to show the full footage, internet issues prevented regulators from seeing the entire accident clearly. The incident, which resulted in serious injuries to a pedestrian, raised concerns about Cruise's initial video submissions and its communication with regulators.