Kokomo, IN (August 27, 2026) – Emergency crews responded on Tuesday afternoon, August 25, after a woman was struck by a vehicle at Markland Avenue and Waugh Street in Kokomo. The incident was dispatched at approximately 2:04 p.m.
According to dispatch traffic, the woman was conscious and sitting on the curb when police, fire, rescue, and EMS units were called to the scene. Investigators continue reviewing the crash.
We hope the injured woman has a speedy recovery.
Why Can Pedestrian Crashes at Intersections Cause Significant Injuries?
Pedestrians have little protection from the force of a moving vehicle, so even a relatively brief impact can cause injuries to the head, chest, hips, legs, or other parts of the body.
Intersections can add complexity because vehicles may be turning, stopping, accelerating, or approaching from several directions at once. A pedestrian may also be struck and then fall to the roadway, creating a second source of injury.
Vehicle speed, impact angle, visibility, roadway design, and pedestrian position can all affect injury severity. A person who remains conscious after a crash may still need medical evaluation because some injuries are not immediately obvious.
