Fatal hit and run reported in Thomasville
The Thomasville Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is currently investigating a hit and run traffic crash involving a pedestrian fatality in the 1100 block of Liberty Drive.
On Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 4:43 a.m. Thomasville officers responded to the 1100 block of Liberty Drive in reference to an unconscious female lying in the roadway.
Officers determined the female had been walking south in the outside lane of travel. The hit and run vehicle was also traveling south in the outside lane of travel, struck the female, and continued traveling south on Liberty Drive without stopping.
The Thomasville Traffic Safety Unit is currently working to identify the suspect vehicle from debris located at the scene and request if anyone has any additional information to contact TPD at 336-475-4260 or Crime Stoppers at 336-476-8477.
The crash is still under investigation and the victim information will be released pending notification of next-of-kin.
The Thomasville Police Department would like to remind everyone of the following safety tips for walking:
When possible, use sidewalks.
If there isn’t a sidewalk, face traffic and walk as far away from the road as possible.
Wait to cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, and keep an eye out for vehicles that may be turning.
Look out for cars driving in or out of driveways, or backing up from parking spaces.
Pedestrian Safety Tips For Driving:
Follow the speed limit. Small differences in speed can be the difference between life or death if a person is hit while walking.
A 10 mph difference in speed doubles the risk of death for a pedestrian. A person hit at 32 mph has a 25% chance of being killed. A person hit at 42 mph has a 50% chance of being killed. (Source: AAA Foundation, 2011)
Actively watch for pedestrians. (Pro-tip: Count the number of pedestrians you see while you drive. You’re more likely to see something you’re actively looking for.). Slow down when driving in areas with more pedestrians (e.g., shopping centers, neighborhoods, schools, bus stops, etc.0)
If there are people around, it’s time to slow down.
If it’s raining or dark, slow down to give yourself more time to react and stop for pedestrians.
Drive slowly and be prepared to stop when turning or approaching a crosswalk.
. Back into parking spots or pull through so you can clearly see people walking in parking lots
