Atlanta family sues city after man killed crossing street in faded crosswalk
Atlanta city officials were instructed to remove a faded crosswalk from a busy street nearly three years before a man was struck and killed while getting lunch for his wife, according to a new lawsuit. Pradeep Kumar Sood, 67, was hit by a pickup truck last February while crossing Peachtree Street between AmericasMart and Peachtree Center. The lawsuit claims that public safety officials had previously scheduled discussions regarding the safety of the crosswalk but failed to take action. Sood's family alleges that the city ignored concerns about the crosswalk's safety, which contributed to his death. The family asserts that officials should have taken steps to address the hazardous conditions at the intersection. They are seeking accountability for the lack of safety measures in place. The lawsuit highlights ongoing issues regarding pedestrian safety in the area and calls for urgent improvements. City officials are under pressure to respond to these safety concerns effectively.
