The coronavirus pandemic led to fewer people commuting to work, which should have led to a corresponding drop in pedestrian accidents. However, a report by the nonprofit Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) actually showed the opposite. As reported by CBS Miami, pedestrian fatalities were up across the nation in the…
According to 7 News Miami, an elderly pedestrian was struck and killed when walking along 65th Street between East Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The accident happened Friday, September 18, 2020, at about 7:00 am. The man was 85-years-old and happened to be walking along the crosswalk when he was struck…
Orlando is the deadliest city for pedestrians in the entire United States, with around 25-30 collisions involving pedestrians every single day. These horrifying statistics have fortunately spurred the city to try and reduce the number of pedestrian accidents. Just what is Orlando planning to do to make its streets safer…
Each year, Florida ranks among the worst states in the country for pedestrian deaths. News reports are filled with the grisly stories of pedestrians cut down by motorists, such as the taxi cab that crashed into a pedestrian in Miami Beach in December. Fortunately, the city of Miami is aware…
A recent pedestrian accident in Miami is a timely reminder that motorists must exercise caution when driving. Pedestrians have rights, too, and failing to observe the law can get a motorist in hot water. According to Local 10, the accident occurred in April 2019 when a mother pushing a stroller…
