Runners are often looking for ways to stay safe, especially when they have to run in urban areas. They may be worried about running near traffic or being struck by a car. Even in rural areas, danger can be high. There is less traffic, but there also are no sidewalks,...
Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
What can cyclists do to stop cars from hitting them?
When you see the frequent safety tips offered to cyclists, you might get the impression that it is they who should be doing more to prevent car-bicycle collisions. The truth is, as a cyclist, there is only so much you can do to stay safe every time you set out on the...
Right now is a dangerous time to walk on public roads
Most people know that walking is good for their health. In fact, experts recommend this low-impact form of exercise to almost everyone, regardless of their age and fitness level. Walking is an excellent form of exercise and an environmentally-friendly form of...
Protecting yourself as a pedestrian
If your car goes to the repair shop, you might find yourself walking more than usual. Changing your way of thinking from that of a driver to that of a pedestrian can be challenging. You are far more vulnerable as a pedestrian. You do not have any metal or airbags...
Pedestrians face unique challenges in winter
The winter months are cold and wet in Washington, so pedestrians have to take a host of factors into account before they step outside. It’s imperative that they do what they can to remain safe despite the weather. One thing that all pedestrians have to think about...
What are the most hazardous Seattle intersections for cyclists?
Biking in Seattle can seem like an extreme sport sometimes. Most roads aren’t designed with bicycle-friendliness in mind, and Seattle is no exception. A recent study analyzed different intersections within the city of Seattle using bike crash data from 2013-2017....
Factors increasing rates of pedestrian accidents
If you enjoy walking outdoors in Washington, you should learn more about the factors increasing the rates of pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian deaths had declined from 1994 through 2009 when they hit the low point of 4,109 fatalities. However, pedestrian deaths...
Seattle Vision Zero designed to lower pedestrian accident rate
Motor vehicle and pedestrian accident injuries and deaths have been a focus of concern across Washington and in a number of metropolitan locales in the state as well. For example, Seattle launched the Vision Zero initiative, which has an established goal of ending...
Are drivers always responsible for bicycle accidents?
When a car collides with a bicycle in Washington or anywhere else in the country, the bicyclist usually suffers the most severe injuries. Even if you're wearing protective gear like a helmet, you could suffer from fractures, broken bones and spinal cord injuries....
Washington woman struck and killed by boyfriend’s pickup truck
Police have charged a 39-year-old Washington man with vehicular homicide in connection with a pedestrian accident in Spokane on the afternoon of Jan. 10 that claimed the life of his girlfriend. The accident took place on North Cincinnati Street in the vicinity of...
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