The state of Washington is considered one of the safest when it comes to cyclists and pedestrians. The reason for this is the added safety features provided by bike lanes, crosswalks, additional signage and the reduction of speed in areas where pedestrian and bicycle...
Feds seek quick enactment of pedestrian plan
Last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 6,205 pedestrians killed in this country which was a 44 percent increase from 2010. To combat these deaths and other injuries from automobile and pedestrian accidents, the U.S....
When do pedestrians have the right of way?
There are many different ways that people in Seattle get from one place to another. People drive cars or other types of vehicles., ride busses and other forms of public transportation, ride bicycles, motorcycles and other forms of transportation. One of these other...
News: Pedestrian accident victim in stable condition at Seattle hospital
YAKIMA, WA - A Yakima woman is now in a Seattle hospital following an accident Friday afternoon. 28-year-old Samantha Spencer was walking in the 1800 block of Gordon Road when she was struck by a vehicle driven by a 55-year-old Yakima man who has not yet been...
Woman seriously injured in Vashon Island pedestrian accident
VASHON ISLAND, WA - Deputies with the King County Sheriff's Officer are investigating an auto vs. pedestrian accident that left a woman critically injured Saturday morning. According to KOMO, the accident occurred when the unidentified 75-year-old woman was struck by...
Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by Auburn police officer
AUBURN, WA - Investigators with the Kent Police Department are looking into the cause of a collision in which an Auburn police detective struck and critically injured a pedestrian Saturday. According to the Seattle Times, the accident was reported at about 4 p.m....
When a car hits a pedestrian, the outcome can be devastating
Most urban areas in America are striving to become more pedestrian-friendly, including a goal to be safer for bicyclists as well. Many areas are making great progress with these goals, but the unfortunate reality is that auto-pedestrian accidents are still quite...
News: Pedestrian killed crossing southbound I-5
SEATTLE, WA - A pedestrian was struck by two vehicles and killed when crossing southbound I-5 just north of I-90 on Saturday evening. According to Kent Reporter, the pedestrian was identified as 39-year-old Khanh Huynh from Kent. It is unknown why he was crossing the...
News: Hit-and-run driver seriously injures pedestrian in Everett
EVERETT, WA - A pedestrian was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver in the 4700 block of Colby Avenue on Friday evening. According to KIRO 7 News, the 39-year-old male pedestrian was transported to Providence Regional Medical Center for treatment of...
News: Portland Avenue blocked after pedestrian was hit
TACOMA, WA - A 51-year-old pedestrian was hit and seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision in the 4400 block of East Portland Avenue on Sunday afternoon. According to KIRO 7 News, local authorities shut down East Portland Avenue between East 46th Street and East...
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