Tag Archives: safety for pedestrians
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The United States is experiencing a 25-year high for pedestrian deaths across the nation, and Florida is a big part of that. As of the most recently available statistics, the state has the second-highest rate of pedestrian deaths per capita out of every state plus the District of Columbia. That share of deaths continues to… Read More »
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A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and bicyclists. Along with Delaware, the Sunshine State is associated with high rates of accidents involving bike riders and people traveling on foot. The NHTSA report and several other… Read More »
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A pedestrian has died from injuries she sustained in an accident on State Road 45 in Bradenton in mid-January. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 54-year-old man was heading north on the highway at around 12:49 a.m. when he struck and killed a woman from Pennsylvania. It’s not yet clear if the driver will… Read More »