Waco Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

In Waco, Texas, a 64-year-old man named Samuel James Majors was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street outside a designated crosswalk near 7th Street and Jack Kultgen Expressway early Wednesday morning. Authorities reported that the accident occurred around 6:25 a.m., and Majors was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. This incident highlights the increasing danger pedestrians face, as pedestrian fatalities have been rising across the United States, with an estimated 6,590 deaths in 2019 alone. Legal experts suggest that the family of Majors may be eligible for a wrongful death claim due to the circumstances of the accident. The case is part of a broader concern regarding pedestrian safety in Texas, where significant numbers of pedestrian accidents occur annually.