Deadly pedestrian accidents are becoming worryingly common in the Golden State. According to figures released by the California Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrians made up more than a quarter of the state’s traffic accident fatalities in 2020. The data also reveals...
Oversized vehicles and dangers to pedestrians
Keeping an eye out for oncoming traffic ranks high on the list of things pedestrians must do to keep safe. People face dangers not only when walking in areas with narrow or no sidewalks or when crossing busy intersections. Walking or jogging past a driveway or heading...
Spike in fatal car accident rates in 2020
Few people in California could've predicted the increasing rates of traffic crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports annually on accidents and reveal emerging trends in driving. The 2020 data report on traffic crashes has revealed a...
SUVs and the dangers to pedestrians
Sport utility vehicles are popular among consumers, and they will remain top sellers for many years to come. These vehicles prove incredibly convenient for those transporting cargo and passengers, but SUVs pose some unique dangers. Pedestrians won't find themselves in...
Number of pedestrian accidents increasing sharply
Car accidents are very common in California and around the country. Sadly, many of those incidents involve pedestrians. Why are more pedestrian accidents occurring? Auto-pedestrian accidents have increased over the past few years. More people are out walking and...
Are SUV’s more deadly to pedestrians?
The popularity of SUVs in Redondo Beach, California, and around the country, has led to more of them being produced. This has caused increasing concerns among pedestrian safety advocates. A host of recent studies shows that accidents involving SUV's are responsible...
How can pedestrians stay safe and avoid accidents with cars?
Pedestrians in California never expect to get hit by cars, but accidents can result in serious injuries or even death. Tips can help pedestrians stay safer. What are the main causes of pedestrian accidents? Pedestrian traffic accidents happen for various reasons. The...
Does making a left turn always put you at fault?
If you're involved in an auto-pedestrian accident in California where the mishap occurred because of a left turn, the driver making the turn is almost always at fault. Like other types of accidents, you'll find exceptions to that rule depending on the overall...
Auto-pedestrian accidents are common and often deadly
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintain data on pedestrian accidents and fatalities throughout the United States. For example, the CDC reported in 2017, nearly 6,000 pedestrians died from collisions with motor vehicles. Many more injuries were reported...
How to drive safely around pedestrians
When people are driving on the roads in California they are usually sharing them with many other drivers. This means all drivers need to follow the various traffic laws and pay attention to the road. This means that they need stay off their phones and avoid other...