Because pedestrians and drivers are often in close quarters, it is necessary for both parties to take steps to ensure that the people who are walking remain safe. By working together, it might be possible to prevent some accidents. When drivers don't follow proper...
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Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accident claims must be taken seriously
Pedestrians who are struck by cars face significant risks. They are often injured by the impact of the vehicle. This can lead to an inability to work or live a normal life. Even if those effects are only temporary, there isn't any reason why the pedestrian should have...
87-year-old woman crashes car into Encintas Trader Joe’s
An 87-year-old woman backed her car into the Trader Joe's store, located in Encitas, California, on Jan. 26, around 2:38 p.m. In doing so, she seriously injured three pedestrians while another suffered only minor injuries. In the accident, witnesses recalled seeing...
Man with 2 prior DUIs kills pedestrian while allegedly drunk
It seems that some have a harder time learning their lesson than others. A California man with two previous convictions from 2009 for driving under the influence was back in court this month on charges that include hit-and-run and murder after he allegedly drove drunk...
Pedestrian safety focus of San Diego critical audit
A recent report by the San Diego's City Auditor's Office was critical of the process used by the city when determining where to modernize crosswalks and intersections. The report stated that the traffic department should use data regarding pedestrian safety when...