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Second Dallas Pedestrian Hit in Oak Lawn Neighborhood

Posted on Nov 29, 2011

Within the past month, two Dallas pedestrians have been hit and killed by vehicles while crossing streets in the Oak Lawn area. The area is an especially popular place for pedestrians, but these recent hit-and-run pedestrian accidents are raising serious safety concerns.

On November 3, Wayne Priest was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing a Cedar Springs crosswalk. Police believe he was hit by a driver in a maroon-colored vehicle, but no suspect has been named.

Just this past Friday night, another pedestrian, Edward Lee King, was hit near Cedar Springs and Knight. The driver who hit him also fled the scene. Surveillance video from a nearby building shows the victim being struck. Police believe King was hit by a dark colored Land Rover or Range Rover, but so far, they have been unable to name the driver.

The area where the two men were struck and killed is well-lit and has clearly marked crosswalks. One of the crosswalks is equipped with safety lighting to alert drivers of pedestrians crossing.

These pedestrian accidents are terrible tragedies. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims.

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