
18-Year-Old Driver Without License Hits Two Pedestrians in Ierapetra
An 18-year-old driver, who did not possess a driving license, struck and injured two foreign pedestrians at a crosswalk in Ierapetra on Monday evening.
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An 18-year-old driver, who did not possess a driving license, struck and injured two foreign pedestrians at a crosswalk in Ierapetra on Monday evening.

A serious road accident in Călărași, Moldova, resulted in the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car outside a crosswalk. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.

Actors Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan have been spotted recreating The Beatles' legendary Abbey Road album cover while filming Sam Mendes' multi-part Beatles biopic.
Police are searching for a cyclist who hit a woman pushing a stroller with three-month-old twins at a crosswalk and then fled the scene, releasing photos of a person of interest.

Police in Split, Croatia, are searching for witnesses to a traffic accident that occurred on July 6th, where a taxi driver hit a woman on a pedestrian crossing and then fled the scene.
An 85-year-old woman was fatally hit by a vehicle while crossing a pedestrian lane on National Road 101 in Caldas Taipas, Guimarães. The Guarda Nacional Republicana is investigating the incident.

Bucharest has seen nearly 1,000 victims in road accidents over the past five years, with almost 500 pedestrians found at fault, while drivers failing to yield at crosswalks remain a major cause of tragedies.

Vivian Spohr, wife of the Lufthansa CEO, has been convicted after her SUV struck and killed a young Italian woman at a crosswalk a year ago.

A 62-year-old drunk driver in Otočac, Croatia, hit and seriously injured a 78-year-old pedestrian at a crosswalk. The driver has been arrested, and police are warning about the dangers of impaired driving.

In Vilnius on Saturday, a driver injured a teenager in a crosswalk. Following the accident, the driver's behavior became erratic, leading to her hospitalization for a possible mental disorder.

A child sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on a crosswalk on Avenida António Palha in Braga, Portugal. The minor was transported to Braga Hospital for treatment.

Poland has introduced a new law granting pedestrians priority at crosswalks, requiring drivers to stop, which is reportedly improving safety.

Concerns are rising in South Korea regarding campaign trucks violating traffic rules and endangering pedestrians due to illegal parking near intersections, crosswalks, and sidewalks ahead of the June 3 elections.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car on a crosswalk in Remich, Luxembourg, with the driver claiming to have been blinded by the sun, and the insurance company is now reportedly seeking to assign partial blame to the victim.
A city guard officer in Włocławek was fined and received penalty points after a dangerous incident where a pedestrian nearly collided with a city guard vehicle at a crosswalk.
Police in Tarnowskie Góry released footage showing a woman on a bicycle narrowly avoiding an accident after riding onto a crosswalk without looking, and she will face court.
Police in Krasnystaw, Poland, have arrested a 44-year-old man who hit a 10-year-old child at a pedestrian crossing and fled the scene, later found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
The city of Tainan in Taiwan is piloting a new smart crosswalk warning system designed to enhance pedestrian safety.
In Radom, Poland, a driver hit a pedestrian at a crosswalk after bypassing a stopped car, resulting in the pedestrian's hospitalization and the driver losing her license.

One in three pedestrians involved in an accident over the past decade was hit by a vehicle while crossing at a designated crosswalk, according to a report by the Vias institute.

Bleecker Street's Crosswalk and LD Entertainment have acquired the North American and English-speaking territories rights for the West End live theater-shot musical 'Hadestown', with a theatrical release planned for July 24.

A female driver in Krapina struck pedestrians at a crosswalk, leaving one woman seriously injured. Criminal charges will be filed against the driver.

A traffic accident on Celovška Street near Tivoli Park in Ljubljana briefly halted traffic when a truck driver failed to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk, seriously injuring her.
British rapper Ghetts has been sentenced by a London court for causing a fatal accident last October, where he hit a 20-year-old on a crosswalk and fled the scene.

A young man, identified as 'Jastreb', hit an eight-year-old boy on a crosswalk with his car. The boy's mother claims he suffered a concussion and that the driver threatened her.
A 55-year-old woman was hit by a car at a marked pedestrian crossing. An off-duty police officer provided immediate first aid, including resuscitation, until paramedics arrived, and the unconscious woman was taken to the hospital.

An 18-year-old driver without a license struck two tourists in a pedestrian crosswalk in Ierapetra, Greece. The incident involved the driver hitting the couple while they were using the designated crossing.

A severe traffic accident occurred in Jastrebarsko when a 47-year-old intoxicated driver struck and seriously injured a 22-year-old pedestrian at a crosswalk.
Two accidents occurred in Finland where motorists collided with children at crosswalks on the first day of school. In Karkkila, a child was hospitalized after being thrown meters into the air, while another collision happened in Lohja.

A 97-year-old driver collided with a pedestrian at a crosswalk in Šentjernej, Slovenia. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries, and the driver was issued a fine.
A 21-year-old man, who had two court-imposed bans on driving all mechanical vehicles, was temporarily arrested after he again got behind the wheel and hit an 89-year-old pedestrian at a crosswalk.
A third-grade elementary school boy was hit and killed by a wagon while crossing a street at a green light in Nishitokyo City on the morning of the 15th.

A 48-year-old woman was fatally struck by a light vehicle while on a crosswalk in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, with authorities noting the driver was not speeding.

A 91-year-old driver struck a 75-year-old pedestrian at a crosswalk in Sukošan, Croatia, leaving the woman with severe injuries requiring hospitalization.

André Ventura is noted for his political tactics in negotiating labor law, transforming 'red lines' into 'crosswalks.' The article also touches on ethical issues, such as individuals circumventing ethics to attend the World Cup for free.

A pedestrian was struck by a car at a crosswalk in Hungary after another vehicle had stopped, an incident captured on video.

An indictment has been filed in Split against a 70-year-old woman who fatally struck a pedestrian on a crosswalk with her car last year and then fled the scene. The prosecution is seeking to revoke her driver's license.

A cyclist pushing their bike on a crosswalk was hit by a car, and the driver subsequently fled the scene. A video of the incident has been released.
An 11-year-old boy on a scooter was hit by a car while crossing a street in Gdynia at a green light, resulting in a 1500 PLN fine for the driver.

Police in Zagreb have arrested a driver who fled the scene after fatally striking a 22-year-old pedestrian at a crosswalk. The incident sparked a search for the suspect who had hit the woman without stopping.

Despite a statewide ban on rainbow-painted crosswalks in Texas, local LGBTQ+ organizations in San Antonio have successfully found a workaround to restore the Pride flag symbol to the city's streets.

A video shows a car hitting a cyclist at a crosswalk and then driving away without slowing down, an all too familiar scene where a driver passes another vehicle stopped at a pedestrian crossing.
A 10-year-old girl riding a scooter was struck by a driver at a crosswalk in Zielona Góra, Poland; fortunately, she did not sustain serious injuries despite the alarming incident.

A 56-year-old truck driver has been sentenced to 60 days in prison and lost his driving license for three years after hitting and killing 7-year-old Finn Matre Langeland in a crosswalk.
A large public gathering is anticipated at San Mateo City Hall on Monday in support of a family that was struck at a crosswalk.

A fatal accident occurred in Muralto, Switzerland, when a truck struck and killed a pedestrian on a crosswalk; the circumstances of why the truck driver started moving are currently under investigation.
A tragic accident occurred in central Gdańsk, Poland, where a pedestrian was fatally hit at a crosswalk, with prosecutors investigating the circumstances.

A viral video shows former President Bill Clinton appearing to gently nudge his wife, Hillary Clinton, towards a busy New York City crosswalk, prompting her to pull back. The incident has gained traction amid ongoing discussions and has been widely shared online.
A bus driver in Gdynia, Poland, struck a mother and son at a pedestrian crossing, explaining that he was blinded by the sun. The 71-year-old woman was hospitalized.
Prosecutors have charged two police officers with dereliction of duty for their initial response to an accident in Rzeszów where 14-year-old Daria was seriously injured after being hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing.

An elderly pedestrian was hit by a 'Benz' vehicle at a crosswalk near the Skënderbeu stadium in Korçë, Albania, and has been hospitalized.

A 7-year-old girl was hit by a car while crossing the street on a pedestrian crossing in Varaždin. She was transported to the hospital, and the severity of her injuries is unknown.

Hong Kong's transport authority plans to reduce crosswalk waiting times by 15 to 20 seconds by implementing an artificial intelligence-powered traffic light system, starting with a junction in Causeway Bay next year.

Drone footage has captured the recreation of The Beatles' iconic 'Abbey Road' crosswalk scene, being filmed for director Sam Mendes' upcoming biopics about the Fab Four.

A bus struck two pedestrians at a crosswalk in Rijeka, Croatia. A 75-year-old woman sustained serious injuries, while an 80-year-old man was lightly injured.

A car collided with a stroller carrying a 1.5-year-old child while a mother was crossing the street at a marked crosswalk in Korçë, with surveillance footage capturing the frightening accident.

An unreleased concert film of George Michael's 'The Faith Tour' has been acquired by Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk and Universal Pictures Content Group. The film is slated for a late 2026 release.

An 87-year-old woman was fatally hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Drochia, Moldova. The 23-year-old driver has been detained following the incident.

Roughly one in 10 traffic fatalities in South Korea last year involved pedestrians crossing roads outside of designated crosswalks, highlighting persistent risks associated with jaywalking.

Slovakia will introduce fines for pedestrians who use their mobile phones while crossing the street, starting in September. The new rule aims to improve road safety by ensuring pedestrians pay attention to traffic.
A tragic accident occurred in Lubelszczyzna, Poland, where a driver hit a 68-year-old pedestrian on a crosswalk. The pedestrian later died in the hospital, and police are investigating the driver, having detained three intoxicated individuals.

New information has emerged regarding the fatal bus accident in Turku that claimed a child's life, revealing that the bus driver entered the crosswalk from behind a yield sign. Police confirmed the bus failed to yield before hitting the child.

A young girl was severely injured after being hit by a car on a crosswalk in Karlovac, Croatia. The driver was reportedly not moving at a safe speed and faces criminal charges.

An initiative in Zagreb, 'Day of Courtesy in Traffic,' revealed that only 62.23% of drivers stop for pedestrians at crosswalks, with the highest compliance in Petrova Street and the lowest in Palmotićeva Street.

A driver in Zagreb struck and killed a 22-year-old woman at a pedestrian crossing before fleeing the scene. The driver later surrendered to the police and underwent a breathalyzer test.

In the Prienai district on Saturday, a motorcycle struck a man who was crossing the street and then fled the scene of the accident.

Following a state order to remove rainbow crosswalks, San Antonio has found a creative solution by painting colorful sidewalks to maintain public pride symbols in the city.
No, the donkey on the crosswalk is not a hallucination, but a pilgrim on the way to the cathedral. LW accompanied the animal excursion.

To enhance pedestrian safety in Wemperhardt, Luxembourg, a crosswalk and a central island on the N7 road are proposed, as the area currently lacks a secure street crossing.

A 26-year-old drunk driver hit a 26-year-old pedestrian on a crosswalk in Trešnjevka, Zagreb, seriously injuring her. The driver was arrested and charged.

An accident occurred in Vilnius, Lithuania, where a car struck a minor riding a scooter at a crosswalk, prompting emergency services to respond.
A father in South Bay has been arrested after he repainted a crosswalk and added stop signs near a children's park.
An elderly man has been charged after driving into two pedestrians at a crosswalk in Gamla stan, resulting in a fatal accident.
A court in Gdańsk, Poland, upheld a seven-year prison sentence for a woman who fatally struck a 10-year-old on a crosswalk in Reda in 2022.
A dangerous incident occurred at a pedestrian crossing in Bydgoszcz, Poland, where a car driver failed to yield to a woman pushing a child in a stroller, despite her approaching the crosswalk.
Police have identified the driver who dangerously overtook a car before a pedestrian crossing and sped onto the crosswalk where two people were walking in central Poznań.

I was in New Orleans for work, without travel insurance, when the car crashed into me. In the months I spent recovering, I began to think seriously about how I treated my health The SUV slammed into me at a crosswalk, where I had right of way. It was 2024 and I was on the first night of a work trip to New Orleans. Time slowed down as I flew 2 metres through the air and crashed on to the road in what felt like slow motion. When I managed to stand up, there were waves of adrenaline juddering th...
An article addresses the question of whether drivers should stop at a crosswalk when lights are flashing, even if no pedestrian is present.