Category Archives: Pedestrian Accidents
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Florida state troopers are on the lookout for a driver who recently hit a pedestrian in Taylor County, causing serious injuries to the victim. The accident occurred at approximately 10:17 p.m. the evening of August 22 on U.S. Highway 221 at Shiloh Cemetery Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol crash report, a pedestrian was… Read More »
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Residents in several Florida communities are demanding sidewalks and various other traffic safety features, such as bike lanes, wider pedestrian paths, more trails, better lighting and more practical landscaping. In Manatee County, for example, there have been several recent road improvement projects that have included newer and safer amenities for pedestrians. The $2.6 million Rye… Read More »
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A 10-year study recently revealed Florida to be the deadliest state in the nation for pedestrians, with further research focusing on the particularly deadly region of the Emerald Coast. The study, called “Dangerous by Design 2016,” named the most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians throughout the United States. Eight of the top 10 deadliest metro… Read More »