Car Kills Pedestrian

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early on the morning of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, on Highway 165 North. Motorists traveling on the highway repeatedly contacted law enforcement to report a person obstructing traffic. Despite these warnings, the individual was later hit by a vehicle and succumbed to their injuries at the scene. According to sources, the driver of the vehicle was unable to see the pedestrian in time to prevent the collision, deeming the incident unavoidable. The circumstances surrounding why the pedestrian was in the middle of a major highway during rush-hour traffic remain unclear.