The man's family friend tells 13News that the semi driver is out of ICU and now recovering after getting shot in the head.
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after a pedestrian was critically injured in a crash on the city's west side Friday afternoon.West 16th Street and North Tibbs AvenuePolice arrived to the scene and confirmed a pedestrian had been struck by a driver. An IMPD spokesperson said the pedestrian was taken to a hospital in"critical, but stable, condition.
On July 8, Indianapolis City-Council councilors introduced a proposal that sets a goal to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2035, while increasing"safe, healthy and equitable mobility" for residents., this initiative will go along with existing policies like the Complete Street Policy, aiming for an integrated, multimodal transportation system.
"This proposal is all about saving lives and ensuring that Indianapolis is a city where people can walk, bike, and drive without fear," Councilor John Barth said."We need to prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable road users—pedestrians and cyclists—and this proposal is a crucial move to that direction."
The"Vision Zero" proposal will establish a 15-member task force. It will cover appointments from both the council president and the mayor to oversee the action plan. Officials said the task force will serve as a"collaborative effort" between the City-County Council, the City of Indianapolis, other local government agencies, community organizations and residents.Related Articles
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