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Pedestrians are vulnerable whether they’re walking, running, or motionless. A negligent driver can cause a pedestrian accident in a second. Quite often, distraction is a major player. The motorist may be texting and driving and not looking out for people in their path. The pedestrian may be too busy on their phone to look before […]

Earlier this week, singer Gary Numan’s tour bus ran over and killed a 91-year-old pedestrian in Cleveland. The bus was making a right turn when it struck the man who was pushing a cart as he crossed the road. The elderly victim of this pedestrian accident was pronounced dead at the scene. Police reported that […]

The growing epidemic of pedestrian death by SUV has threatened and taken many lives. What is not always acknowledged, however, is the danger that pedestrians pose to themselves. It’s not just distracted drivers who are a threat, it’s distracted pedestrians.

A pedestrian hit by any vehicle is at risk for a fatal injury, but particularly so when an SUV is involved in the auto accident. An investigation by the Detroit Free Press/USA TODAY found that SUVs are the cause of escalating pedestrian deaths nationwide.