this wasn't "near" the hospital - it was directly in front of the hospital. they were doing CPR right in the street DIRECTLY in front of the hospital. i was first car at the light going into the entrance of the hospital. this was directly in front of the light about 25 ft. ambulances had not even arrived yet - it seemed like someone in one of the cars was doing the CPR because the police and ambulances arrived right after 7:30 ... my question is why couldn't some from the ER come out and save this person or help ..... we were right at the hospital.

Well firstly... The (very busy) ER is on the opposite side of the hospital, on Franklin. Second, there are certain policies, laws even, that dictate the responses for emergencies happening outside the walls of a hospital, even if it is right in front. And the paramedics are more than capable.

i know ... its just so frustrating to think there was a defibilator so close that could have saved this person and they died; right there in the hospital. i understand that no one in the ER could probably leave .. it's just that i wish they could have saved this person. it's sad.

This persons name was John and he as my Nephew who was 32 ys. old Please pray for our Family. R I P Johnny we Love you.

omg i am so sorry. i prayed last night ... i wish my prayers were heard. did a car hit him?

Thank You Mary for the Prayers.

<3 RIP Johnny! We love you so much!

Ambulances carry defibrillators. Sometimes the defibrillators are useless; not every stopped heart can be shocked, sadly.

Mary Frangos, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.

in my heart I'm going to envision Johnny passing away while trying to save someone else from getting hit being a hero....because that was the type of guy I knew him to be. He will be missed by many and talked bout fondly and with tears of happiness retelling the amazing stories we all have with him.

I am in shock. I've known John for a couple years now, and he was a thoughtful, caring guy. I'm so sorry to his family and girl friend. My prayers, thoughts and profound sorrow & sympathies to you in the face of this sudden, terrible loss.

I am in shock. I've known John for a couple years now, and he was a thoughtful, caring guy. I'm so sorry to his family and girl friend. My prayers, thoughts and profound sorrow & sympathies to you in the face of this sudden, terrible loss.

I can't believe you are gone Johnny. I am so very sad at your passing. So many fond memories with you, traveling and goofing around. You were a good man, son, uncle, friend and you will be sorely missed.

The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rip Johnny. Johnny is my boyfriends cousin and this is just a sad tragic lose, he was taken from far too soon.

We prayed for him too.

Well miss u Johnny. :( we love u

Pretty sad that John was taken so suddenly like this. I have many fond memories with him and still can hear his laughter as I write this. He was one of those great friends that listened intently, busted your chops, cared for others, and was a joy to be around. Rest in peace John, we will miss you.

This is a tragedy. The fact that the driver left the scene is even worse. Pedestrians being struck by hit and run vehicles is far too common. I have numerous clients with tragic injuries. Often the vehicles that strike them are either never found or end up not having insurance.

The driver did not leave the scene. That's not whatvthe article says. It specifically says they were able to identify the driver of the Durango at the scene ....

I see you are right. Thank you for the correction. I though they only had a description of the truck. Reading it again I see the driver was identified. Thank God for this. It is such a tragedy nonetheless. Despite the "stop" signs on the crosswalks there are still a great number of pedestrian accidents. This fatal one is especially sad.

I work right across the street from the hospital, directly opposite the accident scene. Madison Ave is very dangerous there, there's a light, but then it's a downhill heading over to where you can get on 287. Drivers can't see down the little slope right away after cresting the hill - the hospital even stations a police car there every morning with lights flashing to warn everyone to use caution. At 730 the light was failing, poor visibilty due to the slope, just an awful combination of events. Johnny sounded like a great guy from all the comments from his friends. All I think is that God needs him somewhere else right now where he can help.

Hey John, rest in peace. I'll remember our conversations. You worked very hard, and you were a great guy. Such a tragic loss.

Im sorry for your loss. thoughts , and prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time!

Yolanda, I should have realized you meant to share analogies. I'm truly sorry for bringing in your work as a lawyer. I was commenting more so about this and the one previous article about safety and another tragic family loss due to this accident. The inaccuracies written in this and one other article left details missing and a chance to fill in the blanks. This might address driver reactions on Route 124, known as Madison Avenue.

John was one of my best friends growing up, but lost touch over the years. I have to agree with Michael James Myers in how that is exactly the kind of person John was. No matter the circumstance he was always there for his friends to lift them up. I will always remember his kindness and my heart goes out to his family. His memory will never fade from those that knew and loved him. I will miss you my friend... R.I.P. Johnny

@ Derek - Dude! can you call Matt or I?

Mike I don't have either number I don't know if you guys are still on Facebook will try you there.

Rest in Peace - John Pirres.

Who is responsible here... The driver. All Drivers. You drive a 2000 pound weapon. You are responsible for what happens, No. Matter. What. In this case, the driver will have to live the rest of his/her life knowing they killed someone. I hope I never have that burden.