Executive Summary
- Pedestrian Kendel R. Bell, 51, died following a collision on Jan. 10 in Jamestown, N.Y.
- Police responded to Falconer Street near Bowen Street where the victim was found unresponsive.
- The driver involved called 911 immediately and is cooperating with investigators.
- Police are requesting video footage from residents near Lillian Dickson Park.
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Jamestown Police Department is actively investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian that occurred on the evening of January 10, resulting in the death of a 51-year-old man.
According to law enforcement officials, officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on Falconer Street near Bowen Street shortly after 6:00 p.m. Upon arrival, first responders discovered the victim, identified as Kendel R. Bell, 51, lying unresponsive in the roadway.
Police report that officers attempted life-saving measures at the scene until Jamestown Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services arrived to take over care. Bell was initially transported to UPMC Chautauqua at WCA before being transferred to UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania, for advanced treatment. Authorities confirmed that Bell succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Investigators noted that the driver of the vehicle involved immediately contacted 911 following the incident and is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The Jamestown Police Department is currently seeking additional evidence and has requested that residents living near Lillian Dickson Park review any surveillance systems. Authorities have asked anyone with video footage of the incident to contact the department directly.
Investigative Outlook
As the inquiry proceeds, investigators are focused on reconstructing the precise circumstances of the collision through witness statements and potential video evidence from the surrounding neighborhood. The immediate cooperation of the driver and the absence of announced charges suggest a preliminary focus on accident reconstruction rather than criminal intent, though the investigation remains open. Securing footage from the Lillian Dickson Park area will be a pivotal step in establishing the sequence of events and determining if any traffic citations or further legal review are warranted.
