A 77-year-old Lowell woman has died days after being struck by a car while crossing West Main Street in a marked crosswalk, according to police. Joanne Thompson Lucas was crossing near Water Street with a 65-year-old man when a westbound vehicle hit them both, leaving Lucas with serious injuries that she did not survive.
Police have identified the victim as Joanne Thompson Lucas of Lowell, according to Fox 17. She and the 65-year-old man were crossing West Main Street near Water Street around 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 28 when they were hit by a car driving westbound, as reported by WOODTV. Both pedestrians were hospitalized after the crash, and the man suffered non-life-threatening injuries while Lucas's injuries were described as serious.
Driver Described as Local, Not Identified
The vehicle was driven by a 69-year-old woman described only as local to the area; she has not been identified by authorities, per the same account. The driver was not hurt in the crash, according to MLive.com.
Police said speed and alcohol do not appear to have contributed to the crash, according to Fox 17. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing, the outlet notes, and no additional details about potential citations or charges against the driver have been released.
A Stretch of Road Pedestrians Rely On
The crash happened on West Main Street, also known as M-21, in downtown Lowell, Michigan, a corridor where pedestrians regularly cross between businesses along the route. Lucas and the man were in the crosswalk at the time they were struck, underscoring that the collision occurred where drivers are required to yield to people on foot.
The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and it is not yet known what additional findings police may release as the case continues.
