Dallas pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV, thrown into Waymo
DALLAS - A pedestrian is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash in Dallas Friday night.
What we know:
Police responded to 4500 Maple Avenue just after 11:30 p.m. where they located a man in the street with bystanders providing aid.
First responders took the man to an area hospital, where he later died.
Police said the man was crossing the street outside a crosswalk when he was hit by a SUV going Southwest on Maple Avenue. The collision caused the man to be thrown into a Waymo traveling in the opposite direction.
The driver of the first vehicle stopped and cooperated with police. The Waymo also stopped, police said.
In a statement, Waymo said it was working with first responders about the crash.
What they're saying:
"The safety of our riders and other road users is our top priority. We are deeply saddened by what happened and our thoughts are with the individual’s family and friends. We are in touch with first responders and grateful for their quick response last evening," a Waymo spokesperson said.
The Waymo detected the pedestrian and slowed down. However, the man hit the left rear of the vehicle after being struck by the first vehicle. The Waymo was unoccupied at the time.
What we don't know:
The victim's identity has not yet been released.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Dallas Police Department.