Category Archives: Pedestrian Accidents
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Five years ago, Florida ranked number one in the country in terms of the numbers of bicyclist and pedestrian deaths on its roadways. Since then, the state has dropped a spot, and officials with the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) are focused on continuing to enhance the safety of everyone using the state’s roads and… Read More »
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A pedestrian has died from injuries he sustained in a hit-and-run accident on State Road 70 in early November. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the victim was a 60-year-old man from Bradenton. Reports indicate the man had walked from the sidewalk on the south side of SR-70 into the center of the eastbound lane… Read More »
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The older people get, the more their senses, reflexes and general mobility begin to diminish. As a result, it should not be surprising that elderly people are at a higher risk of being injured in pedestrian accidents than people of younger ages. Their impaired hearing and vision, combined with their decreased mobility, can make it… Read More »