Pedestrian Dies After Accident at the Verona Giant Eagle

The Oakmont man injured after being hit by a motorist at the Verona Giant Eagle died Wednesday afternoon.

Julian Rydeski, 94, of Oakmont, died at 3:33 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was surrounded by family, according to his granddaughter, Angela Braun.

According to Verona police Chief Ron McLemore, Rydeski had been walking across the crosswalk in the parking lot when he was struck by a motorist.

McLemore said charges are currently are pending for the 27-year-old driver.

This is the in a little over a month—and this year—that a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle in Verona. The victims died in all three incidents.

McLemore said police will continue to step up traffic enforcement in an attempt to get motorists to slow down.

"Obviously, be careful and watch your speed when you're driving," he said. "At the shopping center, you really need to slow down and pay attention to the people going in and out of stores, especially around this time of year when people are out and about."

Pedestrians also have a responsibility to keep themselves safe, McLemore said.

"They need to use the crosswalks and obey the traffic signals at intersections," he said. "Everyone needs to be more careful."

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