St. Cloud Police Urge Caution at Pedestrian Crosswalks
Officials issue a safety warning after two separate vehicle-pedestrian crashes injured four people in October.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Accidents
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The St. Cloud Police Department is urging drivers to prioritize pedestrian safety following a pair of serious accidents in October 2026. These collisions, occurring at major intersections, resulted in injuries to an adult and two children.
Why it matters
The recent incidents highlight critical safety risks for pedestrians using crosswalks across the city. Authorities are reminding motorists of their legal obligation to yield and remain stopped until lanes are fully clear.
A 56-year-old driver involved in the October 21 collision was officially cited for failing to yield to pedestrians. The St. Cloud Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents.
The players
St. Cloud Police Department
This local law enforcement agency serves the city of St. Cloud and is responsible for managing public safety and traffic investigations.
Palmer Bus Service
This transportation company provides contracted school bus services for various school districts.
St. Cloud Area School District 742
This educational institution oversees the public schools within the St. Cloud community.
The details
On October 20, a 27-year-old woman sustained life-threatening injuries after an 86-year-old school bus driver struck her at 5th Avenue and 5th Street South. A second incident occurred on October 21 at University Drive Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast, where a vehicle struck an adult and two children aged six and ten.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: A school bus struck a 27-year-old woman in a crosswalk.
October 21, 2026: A vehicle hit an adult and two children at a crosswalk.
Legal Context
These safety warnings function as an enforcement reminder of Minnesota state traffic laws regarding pedestrian crosswalks. The incidents highlight how local police prioritize compliance to prevent crashes in high-traffic urban areas.
Residents should remain vigilant at all intersections, as drivers are legally required to stop until a pedestrian has fully cleared the lane. Motorists who fail to yield at marked crosswalks now face an increased likelihood of traffic citations from local police.
The takeaway
Drivers are reminded that safety at crosswalks depends on coming to a complete stop and ensuring pedestrians have finished crossing. Pedestrians should exercise extra caution at all intersections, even when utilizing designated crossings.
Further reading
For more information on local traffic incidents, visit Saint Cloud Accidents.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KNSI.
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