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Update: Name of pedestrian killed on Markham released

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Updated: 10/05/2011 8:45 am

Published: 10/04/2011 9:08 pm

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Pulaski County Coroner says that a man died a short time after being hit near the intersection of Markham and Pearl Ave. He has been identified as 49-year-old Michael Rogers.

Rogers was taken to UAMS where he was pronounced dead.

Little Rock Police say a witness told them that a tan 1993 Oldsmobile 88 was going west on Markham, changed lanes and hit Rogers who was standing in the middle of the street.

The driver, 80-year-old George Cook, told police he never saw Rogers.

The investigation is continuing. There are no charges at this time.

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spencer001 - 10/5/2011 10:19 PM

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Well @ 50somehing have to say this he did claim that he did not see the man standing in the middle of the road. So just think is this 80 year old man we want on the sreet? And to answer about the key's if I cant see to drive any more I hope my kids will take the key's so Idnot hurt any body.

Caroline162 - 10/5/2011 2:43 PM

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This was a tragic ACCIDENT. A husband and father with two young sons is dead and an old man "has a scar on his heart" as the widow of the man killed said when she asked for prayers for the driver. Please, folks, stop with your one liner answers and assigning of blame - if you want to expend energy on this case, use it to pray for the families.

50something - 10/5/2011 2:37 PM

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this doesn't mean the man is not capable of driving. was the other person jaywalking? was he just standing there? there comes a time when yes, you need to take the keys. but how are you going to feel when they take them from you someday? just something to think about. it was an accident....I feel for the old man.

sloth - 10/5/2011 1:07 PM

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@bluedoberman - Real sensitive comment there. I'm sure his widow and children who now do not have a father appreciate your stern adherence to the law...

spencer001 - 10/5/2011 12:20 PM

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I say it is time to have his DL revoked and he no longer be able to drive. But please tell me when this man is out on the road so I can be in my house were it is safe when he is driveing around Little Rock Thank!!!!!!!!!!

bluedoberman - 10/5/2011 10:57 AM

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Jay walking versus vehicle results in death. Citation for Jay Walking if he was alive.

rdoliver - 10/5/2011 10:40 AM

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80 years old and still driving...Standing in the middle of the street but he didn't see him...Last week a 80 plus year old woman drove through the revenue dpt. Pass a law that after 65 or so make them take routine drivers test to prove that they can still drive safe!

protector20 - 10/5/2011 9:50 AM

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Standing in the middle of the street but he didn't see him? Hmm.

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