Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian in the hospital. The accident took place at about 3:00 Sunday morning on Marlowe Avenue.
The victim's name has not been released, and police say they have no description of the vehicle involved.
If you have any information about this case, you are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.
Showing posts with label Pedestrian. Show all posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Charlotte Car Crash Kills Pedestrian
Seventy-two year-old Fredger Allen Bratton was killed Saturday night after being struck by a car at the 3600 block of South Tryon Street.
Bratton was struck by a 2004 Nissan Altima shortly before 10:00. The vehicle was driven by a 62 year-old woman whose name has not been released. According to police, neither alcohol nor excessive speed were factors in the accident, though Bratton was not crossing the street when he was struck.
Saturday's accident makes the 18th pedestrian death in Charlotte this year. If trends continue, that number will surpass the 24 pedestrian fatalities in 2011.
This incident is still under investigation. Authorities have asked anyone with information on this case to call Charlotte-Mecklenburg police at (704) 432-2169.
Bratton was struck by a 2004 Nissan Altima shortly before 10:00. The vehicle was driven by a 62 year-old woman whose name has not been released. According to police, neither alcohol nor excessive speed were factors in the accident, though Bratton was not crossing the street when he was struck.
Saturday's accident makes the 18th pedestrian death in Charlotte this year. If trends continue, that number will surpass the 24 pedestrian fatalities in 2011.
This incident is still under investigation. Authorities have asked anyone with information on this case to call Charlotte-Mecklenburg police at (704) 432-2169.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Charlotte Streets Increasingly Dangerous For Pedestrians
The death of 28 year old Rhonda Williamson makes the 17th pedestrian fatality in Charlotte this year. She was hit Saturday by 21 year-old Ilse Joanna Perez and died Wednesday. Perez was charged with involuntary manslaughter, hit and run, and driving while intoxicated.
Police say jaywalking was one of the most frequent factors in wrecks involving pedestrians, along with a lack of sidewalks and distracted motorists. Crashed involving pedestrians have increased over the past few years. In 2005, 454 pedestrians were hit my vehicles, 70 less times than 2011's 522 accidents. The states leader in pedestrian casualties, Mecklenburg County, saw 24 pedestrian deaths in 2011, a record for the county. If trends continue, we will surpass that record this year.
Mecklenburg saw over 3,500 wrecks involving pedestrians from 2005 - 2011. Of those, 130 were killed and 41 were reported by the Mint Hill Police Department.
City Council currently allocated $7.5 million each year in sidewalk projects. Charlotte currently has 8 programs established for sidewalk projects. An investigation is conducted after every wreck by the city to look for ways to improve safety at any given location.
A spokeswoman for the Charlotte Department of Transportation encouraged citizens to let the city know where safety improvements need to be made. By filing a petition with the CDOT, citizens can make a request for any kind up safety improvement.
Police say jaywalking was one of the most frequent factors in wrecks involving pedestrians, along with a lack of sidewalks and distracted motorists. Crashed involving pedestrians have increased over the past few years. In 2005, 454 pedestrians were hit my vehicles, 70 less times than 2011's 522 accidents. The states leader in pedestrian casualties, Mecklenburg County, saw 24 pedestrian deaths in 2011, a record for the county. If trends continue, we will surpass that record this year.
Mecklenburg saw over 3,500 wrecks involving pedestrians from 2005 - 2011. Of those, 130 were killed and 41 were reported by the Mint Hill Police Department.
City Council currently allocated $7.5 million each year in sidewalk projects. Charlotte currently has 8 programs established for sidewalk projects. An investigation is conducted after every wreck by the city to look for ways to improve safety at any given location.
A spokeswoman for the Charlotte Department of Transportation encouraged citizens to let the city know where safety improvements need to be made. By filing a petition with the CDOT, citizens can make a request for any kind up safety improvement.
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