Blog: Pedestrian Accidents

On average, drivers strike and kill 20 pedestrians per day in the United States, according to the most recent annual data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Meanwhile, some evidence suggests pedestrians are more likely to die in accidents involving heavy vehicles, i.e., those weighing over 4,000 lbs. With a clear understanding of the …

One area of the city that’s seen the largest amount of growth in the past decade has also been named one of the deadliest places in America for pedestrians. WSB reported on the study and where it is. Smart Growth America looked at the pedestrian death numbers for the past decade and found that the …

Fox 5 News Atlanta  reported recently that a tragic hit-and-run motor vehicle accident left a pedestrian dead in southeastern Atlanta on the evening of Saturday, February 27, 2021.  According to officials with the Atlanta Police Department, the incident took place between 11:00 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Saturday, February 27, 2021 …

Forsyth County News reported recently that a recent motor vehicle accident in Forsyth County on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in which a pedestrian was struck and killed after entering the roadway.  According to officials from the Cumming Police Department and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 between …