Gerald Forsberg killed in pedestrian accident when he is hit by pickup outside of crosswalk on 57th Avenue in Spokane, Washington

A man was struck and killed by a pickup truck at the height of rush hour traffic while attempting to walk across 57th Avenue near Regal Street. The pedestrian was headed south across the street when he was hit by a GMC pickup driving eastbound shortly after 5 p.m. He was not crossing at a crosswalk. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup is cooperating with investigators. Deputies don’t believe impairment or negligent driving were factors in the accident. The pedestrian was crossing the road after dark and was wearing dark clothing, making it difficult for the driver to see him and stop in time. Spokane is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and pedestrian accidents. At this link you can learn more about the issues related to growth and Spokane pedestrian accidents across the region.