Concord, NC (June 17, 2026) – A 78-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday afternoon, June 16, after being struck by an SUV while crossing a parking lot at a shopping center off Concord Mills Blvd in Concord.
According to the police, the woman was using a marked crosswalk when a Toyota RAV4 hit her shortly after 1 p.m. Emergency units arrived and found the pedestrian fatally hurt.
Investigators said the SUV was driven by a 77-year-old woman who was experiencing a medical emergency when officers reached the parking lot. It remains unclear whether the driver’s medical issue began before the collision occurred.
Officials have not announced whether any charges will be filed. The names of those involved had not been publicly released as of this report. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our heartfelt sympathies are with the family and friends mourning this loss.
How Medical Emergencies Can Affect Drivers
Medical emergencies behind the wheel can create sudden hazards in parking lots, intersections, and other places where vehicles and pedestrians share space. Conditions such as heart problems, seizures, low blood sugar, or other health-related episodes may affect a driver’s ability to control a vehicle without warning.
When a medical episode is suspected, investigators usually review medical records when permitted by law, witness statements, vehicle movements, and available surveillance footage. These reviews help determine whether a health issue contributed to the driver’s actions before contact occurred.
Parking lots can present added risks because pedestrians frequently move between parked vehicles, storefronts, and crosswalks. Even at relatively low speeds, vehicle-to-pedestrian encounters can result in severe harm. Factors such as visibility, traffic flow, and driver awareness are usually examined to better understand how these situations develop and whether preventive measures could reduce future risks.
