Multiple Pedestrian Fatalities Across Regions Over Weekend

Multiple pedestrian fatalities occurred over the weekend, with incidents in Wilkes-Barre, New Orleans, Hope Mills, and Koduvayur, India. In Wilkes-Barre, a pedestrian was struck and killed on State Route 309, with the driver remaining at the scene and no charges filed yet. A pedestrian was fatally hit in New Orleans on US 90B by a Ford F-250, with ongoing investigations. In Hope Mills, a pedestrian was killed by a Chevrolet pickup on Parkton Road, with no further details. Separately, in Koduvayur, India, two elderly pedestrians were killed by a drunk driver, who was arrested on the spot. These incidents highlight ongoing pedestrian safety concerns and the varying legal responses in different regions.