Charlotte, NC (June 4, 2026) – A woman was struck by a vehicle while using a crosswalk at Queens Rd and E 3rd St on Thursday morning, June 4, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. The accident was reported at approximately 7:30 a.m.
The intersection was closed for several hours following the collision and reopened around 10 a.m. No information about the driver involved had been released at the time of the initial report on the wreck.
Whether charges will be filed had not been determined as of publication. The crash remains under review, and updates are expected as more details emerge. We are keeping the woman hurt in our thoughts as she receives medical care.
What Protections Do Pedestrians Have in Crosswalks Under North Carolina Law?
In North Carolina, drivers are required by law to yield to pedestrians who are lawfully using a marked crosswalk. This applies at both signalized intersections and marked mid-block crossings, where pedestrians have the right of way once they have entered the crosswalk. Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk can result in a traffic citation and, in cases involving injury, may be considered in any formal review that follows.
Crosswalk-related pedestrian crashes tend to produce serious injuries because the person on foot has no protection against the force of a moving vehicle. Urban intersections with mixed traffic patterns and multiple turning movements can be particularly hazardous for people on foot, even when they are following the rules. Infrastructure features such as countdown timers, raised crosswalks, and pedestrian refuge islands have been shown to reduce the frequency and severity of these crashes in cities across the country.
