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Charlotte Timms, who said she has been a bus rider for 30 years, said, "I was just sitting at the back of the bus and felt a thud. The driver hit the brake. Then she started screaming. She was having a meltdown." Timms said she couldn't see the traffic light but was sure it was green because other vehicles were going through the intersection. The bus hit the pedestrian as she was walking the crosswalk.

Police placed tarps to block the view of onlookers. But one woman said she saw a body under bus wheels. Members of the Police Department's traffic investigation unit interviewed witnesses to try to determine who had the right of way. Two passengers were on the bus, Neal said. The bus driver — a 10-year veteran of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority — was visibly upset and taken to a nearby hospital to be checked out, but was not physically  injured. Two passengers on the bus were also unhurt.

Hopefully the Police Department will be able to put together the missing pieces and figure out what went wrong in this accident. It is hard to imagine an incident like this taking place in the middle of a downtown area, and our hearts go out to the victim’s family and friends. Although it is unclear who had the right of way, remember to follow all traffic signals and signs so events like this can be prevented. There is a pedestrian related traffic accident every 8 minutes and a fatality less than every 2 hours.

Information and commentary is provided by Dallas/Fort Worth Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000. For more information about pedestrian accidents, please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.

Pedestrian Fatally Hit By Car in Euless, TX

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Heath was hit by an 18-year-old Euless driver. According to Euless police reports, the driver stopped immediately after hitting Heath. Heath, who was wearing dark clothing, tried to cross in the middle of the street where there was not a crosswalk. No charges are expected to be filed in the case.  

The accident happened around 10 p.m. in the 500 block of South Industrial Boulevard in Euless.
No other injuries were reported.

It’s devastating to hear about pedestrians getting hit by drivers who just didn’t see them. Remember that crossing a street is always dangerous. When out walking or jogging try to wear bright clothing and only cross streets at crosswalks. By following those tips you can greatly reduce your chances of being in a pedestrian accident.

Information and commentary has been provided by Personal Injury Attorney Mark Anderson. If you have questions about a pedestrian accident contact the Anderson Law firm today. You can call us toll free at 877.294.1115 or you can contact us online for a free consultation.

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