Engineers points out needed changes after man in wheelchair struck by car in Buckhead

Safety improvements are being sought for a hospital zone in the city of Atlanta. 

Recently, a volunteer at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Buckhead was struck by a driver as he was trying to cross Peachtree Road. 

The pedestrian is James Curtis and he was in his wheelchair when struck. 

Curtis was knocked off his wheelchair during the collision and suffered injuries. 

The Atlanta City Council is looking at lowering the speed limit along a portion of Peachtree Road. (Supplied)

The driver, who was trying to make a turn, told police she could not see him. 

Josh Rowan pointed out a large traffic signal device that sits on one corner, potentially blocking the view of drivers.

Rowan is an engineer who led the city of Atlanta’s transportation department until early 2022. 

"I think that has to be relocated," Rowan said, about the traffic signal box. 

"Plus, we need flashing beacon signs," Rowan added, "and right here, stripe the crosswalk."

He noted all these things would be in addition to slowing the speed in the area where both the Shepherd Clinic and Piedmont Hospital are within two blocks.

The administration of Mayor Andre Dickens has asked the Georgia Department of Transportation to consider a slower speed than the posted 35 mph along Peachtree Road.