Widespread Pedestrian Safety Crisis
Multiple Pedestrian Crashes Leave Several Dead and Injured Across North American Cities
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In the west Las Vegas crash, police said the scooter rider was crossing Spring Mountain Road from the northeast corner toward the southeast corner when he entered the path of a westbound blue 2021 Chevrolet Camaro that had entered the intersection on a solid green signal.
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The Las Vegas Camaro driver remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators and showed no signs of impairment, according to police.
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The Gresham crash occurred at about 10 p.m. near Northeast Glisan Street and 167th Place, and police said the driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation.
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Las Vegas police closed the area around Cheyenne and Pecos during their investigation and urged drivers to avoid the intersection.
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The Omaha pedestrian was struck near 90th and Grant shortly before 2:30 a.m. Sunday; Douglas County officials said the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
A wave of pedestrian crashes swept across U.S. and Canadian cities, leaving multiple people dead and seriously injured. In Las Vegas alone, an 80-year-old died after being struck near Cedar and Eastern avenues, and a scooter rider suffered life-threatening injuries at Spring Mountain and Cimarron roads 8 News Now. Police said the Cedar Avenue driver, Jessica Cortez, showed signs of impairment, while the Spring Mountain driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.
Pedestrians across Tucson, Gresham, Omaha, Calgary, and Albuquerque were struck in separate incidents over the same period. A Tucson pedestrian remained in life-threatening condition after a midtown collision KATU, while a Montgomery County, Maryland man stayed in critical condition after a hit-and-run. In Albuquerque, police said impairment and speed were not factors in a fatal pedestrian strike in the International District.
Scooter Rider Hit by Camaro in West Las Vegas
A scooter rider crossing Spring Mountain Road was struck by a westbound 2021 Chevrolet Camaro around 5:09 p.m. Monday 8 News Now. The rider was crossing from the northeast corner toward the southeast corner when he entered the path of the Camaro, which had entered the intersection on a solid green signal. The scooter rider suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital.
The Camaro driver remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators 8 News Now. Police found no signs of impairment in this driver. The crash sparked a full investigation that temporarily disrupted traffic in the area.
80-Year-Old Dies After Cedar Avenue Collision
An 80-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck near Cedar and Eastern avenues in Las Vegas. Police identified the driver as Jessica Cortez and said she showed signs of impairment during the investigation. Cedar Avenue was closed during the response and investigation into the fatal crash.
The death marks one of the most serious outcomes in the string of pedestrian crashes hitting the region. Authorities did not immediately release the victim's name or provide additional details about the circumstances.
Serious Injuries Reported Across Multiple Cities
In Gresham, Oregon, a pedestrian was seriously injured near Northeast Glisan Street and 167th Place around 10 p.m. Sunday KATU. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. In Omaha, Nebraska, a pedestrian was struck near 90th and Grant shortly before 2:30 a.m. Sunday, with injuries not believed to be life-threatening KATU.
A Tucson pedestrian remained in life-threatening condition after a midtown collision. In southeast Calgary, a pedestrian suffered serious injuries near 14 Avenue and 42 Street SE, with the driver remaining at the scene. A Montgomery County, Maryland man stayed in critical condition after being hit in a hit-and-run incident.
Another Fatal Crash in Albuquerque's International District
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, a pedestrian died after being struck in the International District. Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Investigators determined that impairment and speed were not factors in the fatal collision.
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