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Often, the most dangerous place a pedestrian can be is in a crosswalk. This is where they’re most likely to be injured by a driver or motorcyclist. About 50 people die every year in Minnesota after being struck by a vehicle. Many more are seriously injured. Many...
Pedestrians may feel concerned about their safety when crossing at a busy Minnesota intersection or walking on the shoulder of a highway. Such concerns are well-founded as pedestrian accidents may leave a victim suffering from severe injuries. Some might take solace...
Many pedestrians live in and walk around Minnesota. Unfortunately, since 2009, the number of pedestrians killed in accidents nationwide is increasing. Understandably, many people are wondering why fatalities are rising when modern cars have collision warnings, backup...
Despite attempts to reduce the frequency of auto accidents, they continue to be an ongoing problem in Minnesota. Most people will think about their physical and financial recovery if they have been in a collision. However, it is also wise to take steps to avoid them....
Pedestrians are sometimes present on highways in the Twin Cities area. There are many reasons for this, but sadly, many are injured and even killed. These accidents can be avoided if both drivers and pedestrians are alert and careful. Why do pedestrians appear on a...
Hundreds of years ago, no one had to worry about pedestrian death statistics. That's because walking is the most natural of all human activities. However, in the modern world, Minnesota residents face the threat of death and disabling injuries every time they take to...
People in Minnesota and throughout the country who are in wheelchairs are more likely than other pedestrians to die after being hit by a car, according to a recent study. Researchers at Georgetown University looked at reports of car accidents in the LexisNexis...
Fall is a dangerous time to be a pedestrian in Minnesota. That is because more auto-pedestrian accidents occur during those months than any other time of the year. Pedestrians were involved in 17 fatal accidents and 801 injury accidents in Minnesota in 2014. Some 260...
A Wadena pedestrian who was hit by a van on Sept. 23 succumbed to his injuries the next day. The man was struck by the van as he crossed the street. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the fatal accident took place at about 2 p.m. when the pedestrian, a...
When a pedestrian in Minnesota is struck by a fast-moving vehicle, the chances of the person surviving the accident are slim. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration says that over 80 percent of pedestrians that are hit by...