Saturday, August 27, 2016

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Forest Hill Avenue Crash


August 27, 2016

A pedestrian struck in a fatal crash that occurred yesterday night in the 6900 block of Forest Hill Avenue has been identified.

At approximately 9:17 p.m., a 2002 Lexus ES3 traveling eastbound on Forest Hill Avenue near the intersection of Cherokee Road struck a pedestrian, who was crossing Forest Hill Avenue outside of the crosswalk. Cassandra D. Gordon, 43, of the 7800 block of Forest Hill Avenue, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene, where they took measurements and interviewed witnesses. No charges are expected against the driver.