Pedestrian Accident
Woman, 59, Struck and Killed by Vehicle While Crossing Louisville Street
Woman Killed in Louisville Pedestrian Crash at 95th Street and Hecla Drive Louisville, Colorado (February 9, 2018) – A 59-year-old woman died Monday morning when she was hit by a vehicle while crossing a street in Louisville, authorities said. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred around 6:50 a.m. at the intersection of 95th Street […]
Read moreAre Pedestrian Accidents Declining in Colorado?
A report from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association has brought some good news: pedestrian deaths in accidents on Colorado’s roads appear to be going down. The release, which is based on preliminary findings, indicates that 2,125 pedestrians died in accidents across the United States during the first half of 2014, which is down from 2,141 […]
Read morePedestrian Right of Way: Know Your Rights and Rules
When it’s human versus vehicle, the vehicle usually wins. With an automobile’s ability to gain speed and the sheer weight of its metal and fiberglass, it is no surprise that a pedestrian who is hit by a car or truck often suffers the more serious consequences. Colorado, as with other states, has its fair share […]
Read moreWhy Do Auto-Pedestrian Accidents Happen?
When it comes to man versus machine on the road, machine usually wins. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average adult male in the U.S. weighs 195.5 pounds, while the adult female weighs an average of 166.2 pounds. With the typical passenger vehicle tipping the scale at over 4,000 […]
Read moreRise in Pedestrian Accident Fatalities
An increase in pedestrian accident fatalities in 2010 has federal transportation safety agencies worried. According to statistics released recently, there were 4,280 pedestrian accident fatalities in 2010, a 4% increase from the previous year. According to the statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on average in 2010, a pedestrian was killed in an […]
Read morePedestrian Accident Fatality Statistiscs
Pedestrian Accidents and Fatalities – A Nationwide Problem If you have ever been a pedestrian in a high traffic area, you know how harrowing an experience it can be. When you are on foot, you notice how heavy, fast and dangerous cars actually are, and you develop a healthy respect for them and what […]
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