It's a bit surprising that it's been so long since my last "Pedestrian Tales..." post (back in May or so)- but I can assure folks the reason behind that lies in my being busy doing other things rather than any lack of pedestrians illegally crossing the road.
There's been an increase in these jaywalking incidents over the last week or so- awesome in a bad way and devastating to far too many families. I'll document these in this … (0 comments)
One thing we don't seem to be teaching our students is how to cross the street. Elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and (apparently) colleges have all missed out on this opportunity to educate folks at a young age that it's best to cross in a crosswalk at an intersection. It might not always be the coolest thing to do, but following just a few simple rules might just keep you alive. Another death under the watch of Orange … (0 comments)
I think I'd have to say that the one thing that continues to amaze me about the way pedestrians walk out into traffic here is the fact that more often than not, they are within 100 feet of a crosswalk. Call it ignorance (I won't), arrogance (I might) or stupidity (I do), the end result is the same- another dead pedestrian and another family with a member that won't return home. This is yet another death falling under the … (0 comments)
I hate using absolutes, but it's quite possible that this is the worst "tale" of the 58 I've written about thus far. Pedestrians being hit by cars around here? Seems to be a daily occurrence, with fatalities increasing. Pedestrians hit by more than one vehicle? Fairly rare, but it happens from time to time. But a guy getting hit by FIVE vehicles? This is one that might just keep you up at night... Five vehicles strike pedestrian in fatal … (2 comments)
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Pedestrian Tales From the Middle of the Road, #64
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