All articles tagged with #pedestrians
A truck reversing from a parking spot on West Mountain Ave drove onto the sidewalk during Fort Collins' Tour de Fat, striking pedestrians and killing one person while six others—including the driver—were hospitalized; investigators say the driver did not target pedestrians and are determining the cause and whether impairment played a role.
Five people, including pedestrians, were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Uptown Circle in Normal. A dark blue pickup struck the corner of the Children's Discovery Museum, causing exterior damage while the museum was closed. Early indications point to a medical event by one of the drivers; officials say the building is structurally sound and plans were to reopen, with surrounding roads closed for several hours.
An 87-year-old driver struck four pedestrians on Broadway in downtown Nashville Saturday afternoon, killing one person. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is investigating and has not announced any charges at this time.
A video released by Culver City police shows a white car fleeing officers after a hit-and-run and plowing into eight pedestrians, including a 19-year-old, during a Tuesday incident that ended with a crash at a McDonald’s drive-thru. The suspect, 45-year-old Juan Luis Estrada of Perris, faces multiple counts including attempted murder; bail is set at $4.15 million, and investigators say the motive remains under investigation. Victims ranged in age from 15 to 70, and one officer was injured but listed in stable condition.
Los Angeles is expanding the use of autonomous delivery robots from Serve Robotics and Coco Robotics to hundreds of neighborhoods, sparking mixed reactions from residents and businesses who find them disruptive on crowded sidewalks but view them as nonpolluting and potentially safer. The expansion raises concerns about pedestrian flow and job losses for drivers, while researchers propose a 'robotability score' to guide placement and minimize conflicts as cities balance innovation with sidewalk accessibility.
A juvenile driver speeding on 85th Avenue in East Oakland crashed into a parked vehicle and six pedestrians, killing three and injuring three others. The driver was arrested; police have not said whether alcohol or drugs were involved.
Eight people were injured, four critically, when a driver struck pedestrians in Modena; a 31-year-old suspect is detained as investigators assess whether the crash was deliberate or linked to substances, with one victim having both legs amputated.
Early Saturday in Oakland's Uptown district, a driver in a red Hyundai drove onto the sidewalk on the 500 block of 18th Street, injuring seven pedestrians (including a 15-year-old) who had been at First Friday, then fled on foot with two passengers; two victims are in critical condition and police are seeking tips at 510-238-3426.
A man in his 20s was killed and another critically injured after being struck by a hit-and-run SUV while crossing the street in Corona, Queens, early New Year's Day; the driver fled the scene and is being sought by authorities.
A vehicle struck a crowd in Inglewood, California, injuring at least 10 people, including a 14-year-old boy, near West Century Boulevard during a soccer event, with police investigating the motive.
In central Israel, a car driver suspected of ramming into pedestrians at a bus stop in Nir Tzvi near Lod was shot dead by police, who labeled it a "suspected terrorist attack." Four people were injured, with two in serious condition and one critically injured. Video footage showed the car on the pavement and police firing at it.
Two pedestrians were killed in separate crashes in Southeast Portland within a few hours of each other, with one of the drivers fleeing the scene. The first crash occurred on Sunday evening, and the driver stayed at the scene, while the second crash happened early Monday morning, and the driver left before police arrived. Fatal crashes in Portland have increased since the pandemic, with over 70 reported in 2023, making it the deadliest traffic year in the city since the 1990s.
A school bus in Boston crashed into a line of parked cars near a Hyde Park school, injuring three pedestrians, including a child. The incident was caught on doorbell camera video, showing the bus hitting the back of one car and causing a chain reaction. The crash, which occurred around 8:15 a.m., resulted in no students being on board the bus at the time. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but it is believed that the bus driver may have experienced an acceleration malfunction.
Seattle Police are investigating two incidents of vehicular assaults in North Seattle where drivers intentionally targeted pedestrians. Cell phone video from inside the car captured the disturbing incidents, with passengers encouraging the driver to hit the victims. The victims have not been identified, and the responsible individuals have not been caught. Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Multiple deadly car crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, with one happening on Brookshire Freeway and another on Interstate 85 North. One person died at each scene, and further details are being investigated.