Multiple Fatalities in Pedestrian Collision Incidents

Multiple incidents involving pedestrian fatalities have been reported recently across the U.S. In Ohio, 79-year-old Barbara Micker died after being struck while crossing a road on Christmas Day; the incident was deemed accidental, and a GoFundMe has been set up for her family. A 71-year-old woman in Palm Beach County, Elucienne Michel, was killed while crossing Military Trail, with no charges pending against the driver involved. In Waukegan, a 44-year-old woman was fatally hit by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene but was later arrested, facing charges after admitting to drinking before the crash. Additionally, a 55-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Nissan Sentra in Joliet, with the driver remaining at the scene as the investigation continues. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety on roadways.