El Paso, Austin, San Jose Pedestrian Deaths Highlight Traffic Concerns

El Paso faced a tragic weekend with multiple fatal accidents, including a rollover crash that killed one person early Sunday morning on Loop 375 North and a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a 52-year-old pedestrian near El Paso Community College on Friday night. The rollover crash, reported at around 1:37 a.m., is under investigation by the police's Special Traffic Investigations Unit, which is also seeking information regarding the hit-and-run driver involved in the pedestrian's death. In Austin, a pedestrian was struck and killed on Saturday evening, with the driver remaining at the scene as the investigation continues. Similarly, a pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in San Jose on Saturday night, marking the fifth pedestrian fatality in the city this year. Kansas City also reported a pedestrian struck late Saturday night, who remains in critical condition as investigations proceed. These incidents highlight the ongoing concerns regarding pedestrian safety across various cities.