Pedestrian Deaths

A pedestrian safety campaign in the Town of Davidson takes a new turn this week when police begin handing out $30 citations — like parking tickets — to people who cross streets at the wrong time or place.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died on The Plaza Tuesday morning. The incident happened in the 6300 block of the Plaza.

When you hear reports of people dying on Charlotte’s streets, it’s often the result of gun violence. But automobiles are also killing a lot of people,…