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accidents1 year ago•2 min saved

Tragic West Portal Crash: 2 Dead, 3 Injured in San Francisco Pedestrian-Car Collision

A tragic accident in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood resulted in the deaths of a child and an adult when an SUV struck a bus shelter, leaving three others injured. The cause of the collision is under investigation, with authorities uncertain if the driver experienced a medical emergency. The incident has prompted shock and trauma in the community, leading to plans for a vigil by a nonprofit organization. This marks the fifth and sixth pedestrian deaths in San Francisco in 2024, highlighting a concerning trend in pedestrian fatalities both locally and nationally.

via KGO-TV|

#accidents #bus-shelter-crash #investigation

transportation2 years ago•6 min saved

"Pedestrian Safety Takes Priority as U.S. Cities Weigh Banning "Right on Red" Laws"

U.S. cities are considering banning "right on red" laws in response to a rise in pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. Washington, D.C. has already approved a ban that will take effect in 2025, while other cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Denver are also exploring similar measures. Advocates argue that banning right on red will improve safety, while opponents claim it will inconvenience motorists and slow down traffic. The U.S. is one of the few major countries that generally allows right turns on red, and the practice was initially implemented in the 1970s to address an energy crisis. However, critics argue that it is outdated and fails to consider the full consequences.

via CBS News|

#pedestrian-deaths #policy-changes #right-on-red

traffic-accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Claim Lives in Portland on Saturday

Two pedestrians were killed in separate crashes in Portland on Saturday, bringing the total number of traffic deaths in the city this year to 53. In one incident, a minivan struck and killed a pedestrian before colliding with a utility pole, leaving the driver with life-threatening injuries. In another hit-and-run incident, a pedestrian died at a downtown location, and the driver fled the scene. Police are urging anyone with information about either crash to come forward.

via OregonLive|

#hit-and-run #pedestrian-deaths #police-investigation

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

California Implements Speed Cameras to Combat Traffic Fatalities

California will introduce speed cameras in six cities next year, marking the first time they have been allowed in the state. The cameras aim to address the increase in pedestrian deaths by automatically ticketing drivers who exceed the speed limit by 11 mph. Motorists will receive a warning for the first offense and a $50 fine for the second offense, with low-income drivers being fined $25. Community approval is required for installation near school zones and areas known for racing and high traffic collisions. Previous attempts to introduce speed cameras have failed, with concerns over privacy invasion and burdening low-income communities.

via New York Post |

#california #law-enforcement #pedestrian-deaths

transportation2 years ago•4 min saved

"California Considers Speed Cameras to Curb Rising Pedestrian Fatalities"

California may soon allow the installation of speed cameras on a trial basis in select cities, as pedestrian deaths continue to rise. The bill, currently on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk, aims to address the spike in pedestrian fatalities by implementing speed cameras, which have been credited with reducing speeding in other states. If signed, California would join 205 communities in 21 states that already use speed cameras. Supporters of the bill, including families of victims, argue that speed cameras can save lives, while opponents raise concerns about privacy and equity.

via The New York Times|

#california #legislation #pedestrian-deaths

transportation-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. Reach 40-Year High

The number of pedestrians killed by vehicles in the US in 2022 was the highest it has been since 1981, with at least 7,508 people struck and killed, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The report identified several factors that could have contributed to this increase, including more risky driving during the coronavirus pandemic and a lack of awareness and enforcement of laws meant to keep pedestrians safe. The report suggested that safety could be improved through infrastructure changes, lowering driving speeds, and focusing traffic enforcement on people who are speeding or practicing other dangerous driving behaviors, such as driving while distracted or impaired.

via The New York Times|

#enforcement #infrastructure #pedestrian-deaths

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Brooklyn Driver Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Crash

A driver in Brooklyn was charged with two counts of manslaughter and two counts of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after speeding through a red light and killing a driver and a pedestrian. The deadly crash happened on 18th Avenue, a street that was recently removed from a list of New York's most dangerous corridors due to a decrease in fatality and severe injury rates. Despite the Vision Zero initiative, which aims to reduce traffic deaths, the number of pedestrian deaths in the city remains high, with almost half occurring in the most perilous corridors.

via The New York Times|

#brooklyn #crime #manslaughter