Edwardsville, IL (June 3, 2026) – A woman was injured after being struck by a vehicle while walking her dog at the intersection of Hillsboro Avenue and North Buchanan Street in Edwardsville early Tuesday afternoon.
According to information provided by city officials, the woman and her miniature goldendoodle were walking east in a crosswalk on the south side of Hillsboro Avenue. At the same time, a westbound vehicle stopped at the stop sign on Hillsboro Avenue and then turned south onto North Buchanan Street.
Police said the driver did not see the pedestrian and struck her while she was in the crosswalk. Emergency units took the woman to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Following the collision, the dog ran from the roadway and was being sought by police. No information about the woman’s age or the extent of her injuries was released.
The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under examination. We are thinking of the woman and her family as she receives medical care.
How Crosswalk Collisions Can Occur at Intersections
Crosswalks are designed to provide pedestrians with a designated place to cross streets, but collisions can still happen when drivers and pedestrians enter an intersection at the same time. Turning movements are a common factor in these types of roadway incidents.
Drivers making left or right turns often divide their attention among traffic signals, approaching vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. In some cases, a pedestrian may be difficult to notice due to visual obstructions, lighting conditions, or the driver’s focus on other traffic movements.
Investigators reviewing crosswalk collisions frequently examine the pedestrian’s position, the vehicle’s travel direction, traffic controls, and visibility conditions. Witness statements and physical evidence can also help establish how the sequence unfolded. These details provide a clearer picture of the circumstances that led to a pedestrian being struck while legally crossing a street.
