Articles Posted in Pedestrian Accidents

Keeping Most Vulnerable Pedestrians Safe

Keeping Most Vulnerable Pedestrians Safe – Pedestrians safety is essential for people of all ages. However, children and senior citizens are the most at risk for injuries or death. According to 2012 data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, children ages 15 and younger accounted for 6 percent of pedestrian deaths and 18 percent of pedestrian injuries in traffic accidents. Pedestrians ages 65 or older accounted for 20 percent of pedestrian deaths.

Common Types of Pedestrian Accidents

Sacramento Bus Collision 

Sacramento Bus Collision – A female pedestrian was left critically injured after a Sacramento bus collision on September 22, 2018, when she crossed the street outside a crosswalk. The incident was reported by the Sacramento Police Department after it responded to an accident at Silver Eagle Road and Norwood Avenue shortly before 9:00 in the morning. The Regional Transit bus involved in the crash was traveling along transit Route 19 in North Sacramento at the time.

Sacramento Bus Collision Details

Sacramento Pedestrian Trauma

Sacramento Pedestrian Trauma – The number of pedestrian fatalities in 2017 was twice the number of those the year before. Despite police targeting both walkers crossing the street illegally and negligent drivers, the numbers have continued to climb around the city and county. Traffic Safety Facts, compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2016 that pedestrian trauma occurs once every hour and a half throughout the year. Despite the efforts to increase pedestrian protections through the use of improved crosswalks and driver education, this revelation means that more must be done to improve safety for those who walk.

How Drivers Can Reduce Pedestrian Trauma

Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Fatal Pedestrian Accident – A pedestrian fatality occurred on September 10, 2018, in the early hours of the morning along Arden Way. According to a report by the Sacramento police, the individual died at the site of the accident, and the road was shut down to traffic while detectives investigated the scene. The reason for the collision is being investigated by authorities. However, it has been determined that the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

I would like to take this opportunity to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased at this time of sorrow.