A pedestrian was struck by a car Tuesday night at the busy intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in southwest Atlanta, according to police. Emergency crews rushed the victim to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and officers later described the person as stable. The driver stayed at the scene with the vehicle while investigators began their work, and officials have not yet released details about how the crash unfolded.
As reported by WSB‑TV, Atlanta police arrived at the intersection to find someone who had been hit by a car, while Channel 2 Action News crews looked on as officers processed the scene. Police told the station the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition and was later listed as stable. According to WSB, investigators also confirmed that the involved driver and vehicle remained at the location while they worked to determine what happened.
Where It Happened and Safety Plans
Both Ralph David Abernathy and Joseph E. Lowery are on the city’s list of “Complete Street” and safety projects that call for sidewalk, lighting and signal upgrades intended to reduce risky crossings, according to City of Atlanta transportation documents. Local advocates have pushed for faster safety work along Lowery after previous crashes and a past fatality, and Propel ATL has tracked planned projects and urged the city to add pedestrian beacons and crossing improvements in the corridor.
Recent Crashes Put the Corridor Under Scrutiny
This latest collision comes amid a run of serious incidents near the Westside and downtown corridors. A hit-and-run that left two injured in early April at Joseph E. Boone and Joseph E. Lowery drew attention to conditions there, and FOX 5 Atlanta reported a pedestrian fatality on the Downtown Connector near Ralph David Abernathy in December. Together, those crashes have kept the spotlight on how the city and state handle safety on high-traffic arterials that cut through neighborhoods.
Police Ask Anyone With Information to Come Forward
Atlanta Police Department investigators are handling the case and have not released additional information about Tuesday’s collision. Authorities are asking anyone with tips, video or other details to call APD’s non-emergency line at 404-658-6666 or use the department’s online reporting portal, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
