Safety concerns surge following fatal pedestrian crash in SW Tallahassee

  • A fatal pedestrian crash in SW Tallahassee has neighbors concerned for their safety.
  • The crash happened near the intersection of W Pensacola St. and Lipona Rd.
  • Watch the video to hear from neighbors who hope the tragedy will spark more action from local leaders and law enforcement.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:

Neighbors in SW Tallahassee are being extra mindful about where they walk and drive following a fatal pedestrian crash on W Pensacola St.

I’m neighborhood reporter Kenya Cardonne, speaking with neighbors who say they’re disappointed it happened and hope it will spark action from leaders to keep it from happening again.

Daniel Jeremy Pearson Jr., Neighbor – “..Like five to six cop cars and there were like ambulances pulling up and stuff..”

SW Tallahassee neighbor Daniel Pearson Jr. describes the heavy police activity he saw at the corner of W Pensacola St. and Lipona Rd. early Saturday morning.

According to Tallahassee Police Department, a pedestrian was hit by a car around 2 A.M. near this intersection and died from her injuries.

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