Multiple Fatal Pedestrian Strikes Reported in Southeastern US

Multiple fatal pedestrian incidents occurred recently across different states. In Arapahoe County, Colorado, two women were killed while crossing at a crosswalk on East Smoky Hill Road, with the driver remaining at the scene cooperating with authorities. In Gastonia, North Carolina, a woman in her mid-50s was struck and killed while crossing Gaston Avenue near Airline Avenue; police indicated no charges are expected and the investigation is ongoing. In Kershaw County, South Carolina, a Black woman believed to be between 45 and 55 years old was fatally hit in a hit-and-run near U.S. 601 and Porter Cross Road, with authorities seeking public assistance to identify the victim and locate the driver. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and the need for careful investigations to understand the circumstances leading to these tragic events.