Family of Man Killed on Peachtree Street Pushes for Safer, Raised Crosswalks

Advocates call for crosswalk improvements after a fatal 2025 incident on the busy Atlanta thoroughfare.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The family of Pradeep Sood, who was struck and killed while crossing Peachtree Street in Atlanta in 2025, is now advocating for safer street infrastructure like raised crosswalks to prevent future tragedies. Despite the city council approving a resolution to install a new crosswalk, the family says no action has been taken, and they are joining a coalition pushing for crosswalk improvements along the iconic but dangerous corridor.

Why it matters

Peachtree Street is a major thoroughfare in Atlanta that sees heavy foot traffic, but the street design has not kept pace with safety needs. Sood's death highlights the risks pedestrians face on the road and the urgency for the city to take action to protect all who use the street, whether in vehicles or on foot.

The details

In 2025, Pradeep Sood was crossing Peachtree Street at a faded crosswalk when he was struck and killed by a pickup truck. The force of the impact was so severe that his body collapsed and was propelled several yards down the street. Sood's family is now joining a coalition advocating for safer street infrastructure, specifically calling for the installation of a raised crosswalk like the one installed at Krog Street, which helps slow down drivers and improve pedestrian safety.

  • In 2025, Pradeep Sood was struck and killed while crossing Peachtree Street.
  • On the anniversary of Sood's death in 2026, his family joined a coalition advocating for safer streets and crosswalks.

The players

Pradeep Sood

A 25-year resident of Atlanta who was struck and killed while crossing Peachtree Street in 2025.

Puja Jabbour

Pradeep Sood's daughter, who is now advocating for safer streets and crosswalks in her father's memory.

Rebecca Serna

The executive director of Propel ATL, a coalition advocating for safer streets in Atlanta.

Jason Dozier

An Atlanta City Councilmember who attended the event and acknowledged the concerns about Peachtree Street safety.

Matt Westmoreland

An Atlanta City Councilmember who attended the event and acknowledged the concerns about Peachtree Street safety.

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What they’re saying

“My father was the beating heart of our family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a successful businessman.”

— Puja Jabbour, Pradeep Sood's daughter (Atlanta News First)

“My father never made it to the other side. The force of the pickup truck that hit him was so severe that his body collapsed onto itself, and he was propelled several yards down the street.”

— Puja Jabbour, Pradeep Sood's daughter (Atlanta News First)

“Raised crosswalks, like the one the city installed at Krog Street, make it safer to cross because they slow down drivers.”

— Rebecca Serna, Executive Director of Propel ATL (Atlanta News First)

“It's wild to me that we can't make Peachtree Street safer when we have corridors throughout the city where World Cup visitors may be traveling to events, and residents have been calling for safety improvements for years.”

— Rebecca Serna, Executive Director of Propel ATL (Atlanta News First)

“It's remarkable that we're still having this conversation. We adopted a resolution on the Atlanta City Council saying that we not only wanted to see the crosswalk restored, but we wanted to make it better.”

— Jason Dozier, Atlanta City Councilmember (Atlanta News First)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.