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Fatal crash

Unlicensed Driver Runs Down Man on Bruckner

A 51-year-old man died on Bruckner Expressway before dawn after a driver going straight hit his body and another sedan took the impact. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor. One driver should not have been behind the wheel at all.

1fatality
July 21, 2024date
5:15 a.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 51-year-old man walking on Bruckner Expressway shortly after 5 a.m. was killed when a northbound driver in a sedan going straight hit his body, causing crush injuries to his entire body. Police recorded driver inattention and noted that the driver was unlicensed. A second sedan was parked and took contact on its right side doors during the crash.

People

  • Pedestrian killed

    Age 51; Male; Pedestrian location: Does Not Apply; Pedestrian action: Other Actions in Roadway; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2020 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction; Second contributing factor: Unsafe Speed

  • Sedan

    2022 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Right Side Doors; Damage: Other

Press Articles

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