Each year, over 4,000 pedestrians are killed in collisions with motor vehicles. Car accidents are normally associated with collisions between two vehicles, twisted metal, and broken glass. However, over 4,000 pedestrian accidents involving motor … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Accidents Involving Motor Vehicles
Pedestrian Accidents
Keeping Our Children Safe
Each year, thousands of children are injured while crossing or walking along the road. A study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2012, over 76,000 pedestrians were injured and of those injured, … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Children Safe
The Danger of Pedestrian Accidents at Busy Truck Stops
Those driving on the open roads are not the only ones at risk of being injured or killed by an 18 wheeler. Truck stops and travel plazas are the scene of many accidents where the driver fails to see a pedestrian before it is too late. If you have … [Read more...] about The Danger of Pedestrian Accidents at Busy Truck Stops
Pedestrian Accident Statistics – How to Stay Safe
A pedestrian is 1.5 times more likely to be killed in a car accident than a passenger in a vehicle. Each year in the United States, thousands of pedestrians are killed or injured in traffic accidents. In 2010, more than 4,000 Americans were killed … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Accident Statistics – How to Stay Safe
Rearview Video Systems Added to List of Recommended Safety Technologies
This addition was made to improve rear-view visibility and help prevent backover accidents. On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 it was announced that rearview video systems would be added to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's list of … [Read more...] about Rearview Video Systems Added to List of Recommended Safety Technologies
Teen Hit by Pickup Truck While Crossing the Street
A student was seriously injured while crossing the street at Sunset Avenue, also known as Highway 412. The Springdale teen was hospitalized for the fractured skull and the broken knee he suffered as the result of the accident. According to … [Read more...] about Teen Hit by Pickup Truck While Crossing the Street