Minnesota roads tend to get more dangerous around the holidays due to winter weather and traffic. If you're gearing up to hit the Minneapolis roadways, here is what you should know about how to drive defensively, avoid accidents and stay safe while moving around the...
pedestrian accidents
Hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian turns herself in
A 24-year-old woman admitted to striking and killing a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene in southern Minnesota on the evening of Jan. 8. She has been charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and criminal vehicular homicide according to media...
Pedestrian and cyclist deaths soar in 2018
The number of cyclists and pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in Minnesota and around the country rose sharply in 2018 according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pedestrian deaths rose by 4% and cyclist fatalities surged by an...
Pedestrian fatalities on the rise according to new report
More people in Minnesota and other states are walking, driving SUVs and using smartphones. These are the same things that could be contributing to more pedestrian fatalities according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. It's estimated that...
Safety experts aim to reduce pedestrians’ risks
When pedestrians in Minnesota are involved in a car accident, the consequences can be particularly severe. In early January 2019, four people lost their lives when trying to cross the street in the St. Paul area, a spate of deaths that prompted concern from safety...
Short days, long nights pose dangers for pedestrians
Daylight saving time ended on Nov. 4, meaning Minnesota motorists will spend more time driving in the dark. According to experts, this can lead to an increase in accidents involving cars and pedestrians.The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that 75 percent...
SUV design and smartphones blamed for rising pedestrian deaths
Walking across a street in Minnesota has become more dangerous. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has reported that fatal pedestrian accidents involving SUVs have spiked by 81 percent over the past 10 years. IIHS researchers noted that the increasing number...
Distractions, drugs behind rise in pedestrian deaths
Distractions and drug use are causing an increase in pedestrian fatalities in Minnesota and across the U.S., according to a recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Administration. The GHSA report, which was released in February, states that 5,984 pedestrians...
Pedestrian deaths rise sharply in recent years
In 2016, there were approximately 6,000 pedestrians killed throughout the United States. This was according to the Governors Highway Safety Association, and the number represents a 22 percent increase in the past two years. Minnesota pedestrians are generally more...
Pedestrian fatalities are increasing
Minnesota pedestrians who are walking in low-income neighborhoods may be more likely to be hit by a car. This was one of the findings in both a white paper released by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center in 2016 and a report by the nonprofit Smart Growth...