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...
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Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians more at risk for car accidents in fall months
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...
Minnesota pedestrian killed in accident
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...
Center islands reduce pedestrian deaths
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...
Avoiding pedestrian accidents in Minnesota
Every year, many pedestrians are seriously injured or even killed when they are hit by motor vehicles. Pedestrians should take preventative measures to avoid being struck by cars, and drivers should always be aware of their surroundings so they can spot...
Pedestrian accidents and civil cases
When someone in Minnesota is injured in a pedestrian accident, it might be the fault of a driver or of the pedestrian. In some cases, both parties might be considered negligent and thus partly responsible. A negligent party has failed to abide by a reasonable duty of...
Defining distracted driving in Minnesota
When a driver uses a piece of technology, answers a phone call or talks to a passenger, that driver is distracted. Distracted driving led to the deaths of 3,328 people in 2012, with an additional 421,000 suffering injuries.A driver may engage in visual, manual or...
Minnesota car accident sends child to the hospital
A young child was hit by a car on Aug. 21 in North Branch. The North Branch Police Department is in charge of the investigation. According to subsequent reports, the boy was walking along Fill Avenue with his father at around 8:00 p.m. As they neared the intersection...
Tips to keep Minnesota drivers safe during the summer travel season
After a very long and cold winter, most Minneapolis residents are more than ready for warmer summer temperatures. The recent Memorial Day holiday weekend signaled the official start to summer. As individuals and families across the twin cities look forward to summer...
The most dangerous intersections for Minneapolis pedestrians revealed
Minneapolis residents have likely witnessed at least one near-miss accident involving a car and pedestrian. Car and pedestrian accidents often result when either or driver or a pedestrian fails to abide by traffic laws. As one would imagine, car and pedestrian...
