The pedestrian who died on Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while walking across the street in Tyler, Texas, has been identified. The Tyler Police Department, in updated accident reports released on Tuesday, May 5th, disclosed the fatal victim’s name as Tony Bradford, a 65-year-old man.
Officers responded to the scene of the crash at about 10 p.m. on Monday, May 4th, following reports of a pedestrian severely injured in a traffic collision on the 1900-block of W. Gentry Parkway.
Investigations conducted at the site by responding officers, backed by eyewitness accounts confirmed that the victim was crossing the roadway when an eastbound car traveling along W. Gentry Parkway ran him over.
The pedestrian ended up unresponsive on the ground, with multiple severe injuries. When emergency responders arrived a short while later, they pronounced Tony Bradford dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the driver stayed at the scene until law enforcement arrived. The motorist cooperated with the investigating officers and was not arrested. The identity of the driver was not disclosed in the reports.
Police said the vehicle operator did not appear to be under the influence at the time of the crash. The accident reports did not ascertain whether the unidentified motorist would be charged with any traffic offense relating to the fatality.
Further details regarding the fatal collision were not immediately made available. The Tyler Police Department is still investigating to determine the cause of the tragic occurrence.
Possible causes include speed, distracted driving, or an improperly lit highway, which may have prevented the motorist from sighting the pedestrian on time. Also, pedestrians walking outside a crosswalk is a potential accident factor. All these reasons would be considered during the investigative procedure.
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