Elderly Motorist Faces Charges After Landscaper Is Hit in Apparent Accident

Police charged a 91-year-old driver who hit a landscaper on the road. Authorities say the senior motorist thought he hit a trash can and didn’t realize a human was involved.

It happened when a roadside landscaper was working. Emergency police were called after a 91-year-old vehicle hit the man, injuring him severely. Investigators discovered the driver thought the object hit was a trash can and continued.

After investigating the crash, officers charged the driver. Police say the allegations were not based on age. The conclusion was based on evidence and driving behavior following the crash.

The case has rekindled road safety debates, especially where landscapers and maintenance workers work near traffic. Police warned all drivers, whatever of age, to be cautious in pedestrian-filled residential and work zones.

Legal proceedings continue, and the landscaper and driver’s identities are unknown. Officials said the probe followed procedures and the charges match law enforcement findings.

The accident illustrates how dangerous ordinary driving can be and why road awareness is vital. Police maintain that drivers should slow down, be aware, and report any injuries.