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transportation1 year ago•1 min saved

Upcoming Car Safety Rating Changes Aim to Save Lives

The US is experiencing a crisis in pedestrian fatalities, with deaths reaching a 40-year high, partly due to the increasing size and weight of vehicles like SUVs and trucks. This trend, referred to as "car bloat" or "autobesity," contrasts with the safety improvements seen in other countries. Advocates, including those affected by tragedies like the Hart family, are pushing for changes in car safety ratings to address this issue and potentially save lives.

via Vox.com|

#car-safety #pedestrian-fatalities #suvs

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

Rising Vehicle Sizes Drive Surge in Pedestrian Fatalities

According to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), vehicles with higher front ends and blunt profiles, such as SUVs and pickup trucks, are 45% more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians compared to smaller cars and trucks. The study also found that vehicles with a hood height greater than 40 inches are more dangerous for pedestrians, and those with a blunt front profile are 26% more likely to cause pedestrian fatalities. The increase in pedestrian deaths is attributed to multiple factors, including the growing size of vehicles, road design, and higher speeds. Experts urge automakers to consider designing vehicles that prioritize the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.

via NPR|

#pedestrian-fatalities #pickup-trucks #road-design

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Double Hit-and-Run Claims Life of 79-Year-Old Brooklyn Woman

A 79-year-old woman was fatally struck by two hit-and-run drivers while crossing the street in Brooklyn. The first driver, in a gray Nissan Rogue SUV, turned left onto New York Avenue and hit the victim before fleeing the scene. Moments later, the victim was hit by a white Toyota Sienna making a right turn. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made. Local officials and street safety activists are calling on the city to address traffic violence and make dangerous intersections safer.

via Gothamist|

#brooklyn #crime #hit-and-run

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Tragedy: 4 Women Fatally Struck While Walking in Malibu

Four women were killed and two others injured when a speeding driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into them while they were walking along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was taken into custody and is expected to face vehicular manslaughter charges. The crash is under investigation, but speed is believed to have been a factor.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#car-crash #investigation #malibu

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Crashes Claim Multiple Lives of Pedestrians in NE Portland

Two separate incidents in Portland resulted in the deaths of two pedestrians, bringing the total number of pedestrian fatalities in 2023 to nine. One pedestrian was hit by a car while crossing against the light, while the other was struck by a driver who turned into her while she was crossing in a crosswalk. Portland has recorded 19 fatal car crashes so far this year, with nine of them involving pedestrians.

via OregonLive|

#accidents #car-crashes #pedestrian-fatalities