Couple Killed Crossing Street in Lakeland
Couple Killed Crossing Street in Lakeland
Couple Killed Crossing Street in Lakeland
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In Lakeland, Florida, Ronald Jeanbaptiste, 54, and Yanique Pierre, 46, of Everett, Massachusetts, were struck and killed by a Toyota Yaris while crossing South Florida Avenue near Imperial Boulevard, just feet away from their 7-year-old daughter, who was unharmed. The driver, Rexyanna Honors, 22, had a green light and showed no signs of impairment, remaining at the scene with no charges filed as the investigation continues. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the couple was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed for approximately four hours following the accident. Separately, in Chicago, a pedestrian was killed early Saturday morning on Lake Shore Drive near the Museum Campus after being struck by a silver SUV, with the Major Accidents Unit investigating. Additionally, in Buffalo, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a Jeep SUV on Broadway and Hirschbeck Street, with speed being investigated as a potential factor.

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