All articles tagged with #pedestrian crash
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon Wood, 92, was struck by a motorist in a Shaw's Supermarket parking lot in East Providence, RI, and died from his injuries. The driver remained on scene and cooperates with police; the crash is under investigation with no charges filed. Wood was Brown University's professor emeritus and a leading scholar of the American Revolution.
Three pedestrians were killed and several others injured when a blue car collided with a black SUV outside the East Bay Market Liquor Store, then sped onto the sidewalk on International Boulevard near 85th Avenue in East Oakland, ramming pedestrians before crashing into another car; a bystander said the driver attempted to flee but was stopped by good Samaritans, and police are investigating with no official suspect named yet.
Two people were killed and three others were in critical condition after a 61-year-old driver, possibly under the influence, lost control and struck pedestrians on Amsterdam Ave near 109th St in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Police say the crash appears accidental and no charges have been filed as investigators continue the probe.
An 18‑month‑old boy, Olivier Carmelo Sgarlata, was struck and killed by a privately owned taxi minivan in the parking lot of a San Jose condo complex on Canoas Garden Avenue. CPR was attempted at the scene and at a hospital, but he died. The driver remained at the scene; investigators found no fault with alcohol or drugs. The crash marks San Jose’s 16th traffic fatality this year, with neighbors noting speeding concerns.
Park Ridge police are investigating a serious pedestrian-involved crash that occurred around 6:20 a.m. near the Cumberland and Peterson area. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area and to call 847-318-5252 with any witnesses as the investigation continues; no cause or details have been released yet.
A vehicle driven recklessly by 22-year-old Silas Sampson crashed into pedestrians outside a business on E. 7th Avenue in Tampa, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries. The driver was pursued by police after being observed street racing and driving at high speeds, ultimately losing control and causing the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
A 4-year-old girl was fatally struck by a gray pick-up truck while walking with her family near the Boston Children’s Museum. The driver stayed on the scene, and no charges have been filed yet. Bystanders were commended for their efforts to help, and the incident remains under investigation by the authorities.
A child in Boston suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Congress and Sleeper streets near the Boston Children's Museum. The child, described as a juvenile victim, was transported to the hospital, and the cause of the crash is under investigation by the police.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 146 North in Sutton, Massachusetts, at around 6:35 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident, and the crash closed two left lanes on Route 146 North for several hours.
A 67-year-old woman in Milwaukie, Oregon, was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck while walking her dog, with the driver, Kristin D. Russell, charged with DUII, assault II, and vehicular assault. The woman is in critical but stable condition, and the dog was found at her home. Milwaukie Police are seeking information on the case.
Cruise, the GM self-driving subsidiary, is facing investigations by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission following an incident where a pedestrian was struck and dragged by one of its robotaxis. An internal report by law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan revealed poor leadership and mistakes in judgment, leading to the loss of the company's robotaxi permit. The report highlighted a lack of disclosure and missteps by Cruise leadership, as well as a strained relationship with regulators, as contributing factors to the company's problems.
A pedestrian, identified as John Connolly, was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 27 in Lubbock, Texas. The crash occurred when Connolly pulled over to check on his dogs, and one of them ran onto the highway. As Connolly tried to retrieve the dog, he was struck by an SUV driven by Gabriel Guzman. The investigation is ongoing.
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Noel C. Conway Road in front of South Effingham High School. A 68-year-old male pedestrian, identified as Herbert Calahan, was walking in the road when he was struck by an RV. Calahan was pronounced dead at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Two pedestrians, identified as Gary J. Sheldon and Patricia Platt, were killed in a car versus pedestrian crash in New Lebanon, New York. The incident occurred when a Subaru Crosstrek driven by Erica C. Florin struck the victims in a crosswalk on US Highway 20. Emergency services attempted life-saving measures but were unable to save the victims. The New York State Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
A serious crash involving a pedestrian on southbound I-25 near Woodmen in Colorado Springs is under investigation. A woman was hit by another vehicle after stepping into traffic following an argument with the car's passenger, and she was taken to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. Police suspect it may have been a suicide attempt. Southbound I-25 was closed for several hours but has since reopened. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available at 988.