Pedestrian killed in Crown Heights after running into traffic
Briefly

An unidentified pedestrian ran into a lane of traffic on Atlantic Avenue near Bedford Avenue, where he was struck by a box truck and subsequently run over by an Acura MDX, resulting in his death.
The collision occurred in an area included in the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan study, emphasizing the need for safety improvements like shorter crossings, slower traffic speeds, and better lighting.
The incident sheds light on the dangers of hazardous traffic corridors and the urgency of redesigning roads to enhance safety and prevent tragic accidents like this pedestrian fatality.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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