A pedestrian incident resulting in a fatality has caught the attention of Lakewood police. Yesterday evening, Vasilios Safos, a local 58-year-old man, suffered deadly injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Madison Avenue. WKYC reports that the accident occurred around 6:11 p.m. near Orchard Grove Avenue, where he was attempting to cross outside a crosswalk when struck by the westbound vehicle.
Following the incident, Safos was swiftly transported to Fairview Hospital. Suffering from the collision, he then later died, as confirmed by News 5 Cleveland. The driver in this incident remained at the scene, cooperating with authorities. Released after an initial discussion with officers, their vehicle was towed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding Safos's death. Per FOX8, the vehicle was traveling westbound, suggesting that the car's direction was contrary to the pedestrian’s path. While it's clear the collision occurred outside of a designated crosswalk, further details around the dynamics of the incident remain unspecified as investigations are still underway.
Lakewood police have not yet said whether any charges will be brought against the driver. Looking ahead, as the community mourns a resident lost under the wheel of fate, details will await to unfold as the diligence of investigation strives to conclude. The incident, anchored in the solemn undertow of tragedy, hinges on the finality of investigative due process.
