Gordon S. Wood, a 92-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning author and scholar, was killed in a tragic accident outside a Shaw's supermarket in East Providence, Rhode Island. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred when Wood was struck by a vehicle driven by a 69-year-old woman.

• 01Gordon S. Wood was a renowned scholar of the American Revolutionary era and received the Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for his book 'The Radicalism of the American Revolution.'
• 02He was awarded the National Humanities Medal by Barack Obama in 2011 for his contributions to American history scholarship.
• 03The accident occurred in a supermarket parking lot, and initial evidence suggests it was a tragic accident rather than a criminal act.
• 04The driver involved in the incident has not been charged, and authorities are investigating potential distractions that may have contributed to the collision.
• 05Wood's death has shocked the academic community and the public, as he was a prominent figure just weeks before the U.S. 250th birthday celebrations.

Gordon S. Wood's death has affected the academic community and local residents, highlighting the need for increased pedestrian safety in shopping areas.