Pedestrian
Coverage of Pedestrian in the Nexus archive.
- Scooters aren’t the biggest threat to Denver kids
According to traffic fatality data in Denver, drivers, not riders on bikes, scooters, or pedestrians, account for the majority of deaths on the streets. While social media often blames youth for accidents, statistics show that automobile drivers and passengers are statistically responsible for the highest number of fatalities. The article advises people concerned about street safety to focus on improving driver habits by slowing down and following laws.
- Dallas police search for hit-and-run driver who critically injured pedestrian on I-35E
A pedestrian was critically injured in an early Tuesday hit-and-run crash while collecting cans. The accident occurred on I-35E near West Overton Road, and Dallas police are actively searching for the driver responsible.
- Hampton police investigating fatal pedestrian-involved crash on West Mercury Blvd
An adult male pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross West Mercury Boulevard in Hampton on Sunday night. The incident has prompted an investigation by local police authorities.
- Man, 66, fatally struck while crossing street in Hell's Kitchen: police
A 66-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing the street in Manhattan early Saturday morning. Police received a 911 call at 5:36 a.m. concerning a pedestrian struck on West 55th Street and Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen.
- San Jose driver arrested after deadly hit-and-run
A suspected DUI driver was arrested in San Jose following a deadly hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred on Bernal Road near Via Del Oro just after 2 a.m., with the driver operating a black 2017 Chevy pickup truck.
- Pedestrian airlifted to hospital in unknown condition after crash in Miami Gardens
A pedestrian was airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition after being hit by an SUV in Miami Gardens. Police shut down part of Northwest 156th Street and 45th Avenue following the crash. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the incident, which may have involved a bicycle.
- Pedestrian hit by car after hydrant crash floods Gardena street, video shows
A pedestrian was struck by a car after a hydrant crash caused a street in Gardena to flood with water. The incident was captured on video.
- Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run near Chicago Executive Airport, police say
A woman has been charged with fatally striking a pedestrian near Chicago Executive Airport and fleeing the scene. Authorities confirmed she is now in custody.
- Pedestrian injured after being hit by vehicle in southwest Charlotte
A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle in southwest Charlotte. The victim was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
- Speeding SUV kills pedestrian on Chicago's Southwest Side, police say
A speeding SUV struck and killed a pedestrian on Chicago's Southwest Side late Sunday night. Chicago police are investigating the fatal crash.
- Woman critically injured in 2-car crash involving Waymo vehicle in Southern California
A woman was critically injured in a two-car crash on Venice Boulevard in Southern California. A car struck a pedestrian pushing a cart before colliding with an autonomous Waymo vehicle.
- Pedestrian struck by inbound Metra train in northwest suburbs
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in the northwest suburbs Sunday afternoon, according to police. The incident occurred as the train was inbound.
- Aurora police seeking to ID car involved in hit-and-run crash that seriously hurt pedestrian | Video
Aurora police are seeking to identify an SUV believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred last month. The incident resulted in a pedestrian being seriously injured.
- BSO: Driver fatally struck pedestrian on sidewalk in Pompano Beach
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a driver on a sidewalk in Pompano Beach, resulting in the pedestrian's death and the driver being hospitalized. Broward Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue responded to the incident on South Federal Highway, and an investigation is ongoing. Southbound lanes near the crash site are closed, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
- Pedestrian struck, killed by NCS train at Galewood station, Metra says
A pedestrian was struck and killed by an NCS train at the Galewood station, according to Metra.
- Pedestrian stable after train collision in Fort Collins
A pedestrian involved in a train collision in Fort Collins on Monday afternoon is in stable condition. The incident occurred during the afternoon hours, and the individual's condition is currently stable.
- Metra NCS train strikes pedestrian near Wheeling, causing service delays
A Metra North Central Service train struck a pedestrian near Wheeling, Illinois, on Monday morning, resulting in significant service delays. The incident caused disruptions to train operations in the area.
- Metra NCS disrupted after train hits pedestrian near Wheeling
Metra North Central Service was disrupted after a train struck a pedestrian near Wheeling on Monday morning. The incident caused service disruptions, but no further details about the pedestrian's condition or the cause were provided in the article.
- Pedestrian seriously hurt in Miami crash
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash in Miami on Sunday night. The incident occurred near Northwest 37th Avenue and 11th Street, with the victim taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. The driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
- Nashville police search for driver in Nolensville Pike hit-and-run
Nashville police are searching for a driver who hit a pedestrian on Nolensville Pike on July 1 and fled the scene. They are asking the public for help identifying the driver.
- Pedestrian killed in triple hit-and-run in Long Beach, police say
A pedestrian was struck by three different vehicles in Long Beach, and none of the drivers stopped. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Driver says he had ‘no time to react’ after pedestrian killed in Antioch crash
A 55-year-old driver reported hitting and killing a pedestrian in Antioch, Tennessee, around 5 a.m. on Murfreesboro Pike. The driver claimed heavy rain and insufficient time to react, and police found no signs of impairment. The victim's identity remains under investigation by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Police investigating Colfax crash involving pedestrian
Denver police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian on Colfax that occurred on Friday morning. The incident is under investigation.
- Wild video shows 2 cars almost hit pedestrian as they smash into NYC building in suspected road rage
A wild incident in New York City involved two cars nearly hitting a pedestrian before colliding with a building, suspected to be caused by road rage. Both drivers were arrested following the event.
- Minivan driver wanted for hitting pedestrian at Norwalk gas station
A hit-and-run incident occurred at a Norwalk Chevron gas station on July 6 when a minivan driver struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. The incident took place in the parking lot of 10967 Alondra Blvd. just before 7 a.m., with the suspect not stopping to check on the victim.
- Investigation finds El Paso driver not at fault in fatal Juarez bridge crash
A 19-year-old El Paso driver involved in a fatal crash on the Bridge of the Americas was released after investigators found the pedestrian's actions caused the incident. Authorities confirmed the driver was not at fault in the traffic accident.
- Multi-car crash in Brooklyn sends vehicle into building, injuring 3, including pedestrian
A multi-car crash in Brooklyn caused a vehicle to collide with a building, resulting in three injuries, including a pedestrian.
- Pedestrian killed in crash on East Ben White Boulevard, ATCEMS says
An adult pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the westbound service road of East Ben White Boulevard, as reported by Austin-Travis County EMS.
- Pedestrian killed by speeding motorcycle while crossing road in Shamshabad village
A pedestrian was killed by a speeding motorcycle while crossing a road in Shamshabad village. The incident occurred during a routine road crossing, highlighting concerns about traffic safety.
- Pedestrian killed in Fourth of July Johnsburg crash
A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Johnsburg over the Fourth of July weekend. The Warren County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
- Pedestrian struck, killed by Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles. The incident resulted in one fatality.
- Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by car in Troy
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a car on River Street in Troy near the intersection of Bond Street. The Troy Police Department is investigating the incident that occurred Saturday night.
- Delivery driver, 21, who hit and killed pedestrian while she was speeding to drop off a pizza is spared jail
A 21-year-old delivery driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while speeding to deliver a pizza was spared jail.
- Driver charged with manslaughter in fatal San Francisco crash
A 57-year-old Discovery Bay man was charged with vehicular manslaughter and failing to exercise due care for pedestrian safety after a crash in San Francisco's Mission District that killed one pedestrian and injured three others. Samuel Powell was arrested in connection with the incident.
- Pedestrian shot on Spring Avenue in Murfreesboro
A pedestrian was shot Monday afternoon on Spring Avenue in Murfreesboro, as reported by the Murfreesboro Police Department. The incident occurred while the individual was walking down the road.
- 79-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in Tesla crash outside Simi Valley, California restaurant
A 79-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Tesla driver outside a restaurant in Simi Valley, California, authorities say. The incident occurred in Simi Valley.
- 'I heard my spine and body split': Pedestrian hospitalised for month with serious injuries after smash with child e-bike rider calls on London Mayor to clamp down on Lime bikes
A pedestrian was hospitalized for a month with serious injuries after colliding with a child e-bike rider in London. The pedestrian is urging the London Mayor to implement stricter regulations on Lime bikes following the incident.
- HPD: Pedestrian dies following crash involving motorcycle near Todds Lane
A pedestrian died after being struck by a motorcycle in Hampton, Virginia, near the intersection of Todds Lane and Aberdeen Road. Police and emergency responders arrived shortly after midnight to the scene but could not save the individual.
- BRPD: Pedestrian killed in crash on Plank Road identified
A pedestrian was hit and killed in a crash on Plank Road Sunday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victim.
- Arrest made in San Jose hit-and-run that hospitalized pedestrian: PD
A pedestrian was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run collision in San Jose. The San Jose Police Department used its Real Time Intelligence Center to review public safety cameras and investigate the incident near Tully and Senter roads.