Tricks and Treats (Mostly Tricks) on Halloween
Between 2004 and 2018, about sixteen children under 18 were killed in fatal pedestrian accident every day of the year, except October 31. On Halloween, the average fatality number catapulted to fifty-four. Another study found that children ages 4 to 8 were about ten times more likely to be killed in the evening on Halloween […]
Runaway Driver Hits and Kills Manhattan Pedestrian
Charges are pending against a 36-year-old man who was allegedly speeding when he ran a red light and pushed another vehicle into a 65-year-old man. According to police, a 2020 Cadillac SUV crashed into a Hyundai Sonata at West 1st Street and Avenue P. The force of the impact propelled the Sonata into a Two […]
Hit-and-Run Driver Seriously Injures Bronx Pedestrian
Police have few clues as they search for a man driving a stolen flatbed who barrelled over a pedestrian and didn’t stop. The accident happened near the intersection of East 238th Street and White Plains Road. According to police, a man driving a stolen flatbed truck hit a pedestrian, causing “severe bodily trauma,” before he […]
FAQs About Pedestrian Accidents in New York
Watching someone walk across the street might seem about as exciting as watching this. Yet way back in the day, pedestrianism was a very popular spectator sport. In 1809, about 10,000 people were on hand to see a Scotsman walk a mile an hour for 1,000 hours. Today, almost no one pays money to see […]
Impromptu Car Show Ends Tragically for Pennsylvania Man
It was moderately amusing when Mordecai and Rigby tried to do infinite donuts against the Carter and Briggs posers. But there was nothing amusing about what happened to a New York man who was watching a car do donuts in Hudson Square. Roughly 1,000 people were on hand to enjoy the stunt show in Soho. […]
NYC Says Raised Crosswalks Mean Safer Pedestrians
Former Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s much touted Vision Zero is now largely in shambles. The number of traffic deaths, especially pedestrian deaths, has increased significantly in the Big Apple since 2019. Now, a new mayor is using a new plan to hopefully stop the bloodshed. Studies indicate that raised crosswalks slow traffic and increase pedestrian visibility. […]
Deadly Pedestrian Accident in Stockholm
Investigators are still looking for clues after a speeding motorist struck and killed an 83-year-old man in upstate New York. According to state police, an 83-year-old man was crossing at 8753 Route 11 in the town of Stockholm at around 5:30 p.m. when he was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Fort […]
E-Scooter Accidents in New York: What You Should Know
E-scooters are often a great way to get around in compact urban areas like New York. Many destinations are slightly outside walking distance, but not far enough to drive and park. Lots of people apparently agree with this assessment. The number of e-scooter trips nearly doubled between 2019 and 2020. These vehicles are popular, and […]
The Color Guard: What Injured Pedestrians Need to Know Now
Growing up, most of us learned that we should always stop and look both ways before we cross the street, whether we have the green light or not. Animal costumes, dance moves, and smiling faces are optional. As a result, some people believe that if they do not adhere to this law of nature, if […]