Seattle is the second-worst city for pedestrian deaths caused by car crashes, according to a new study.
A Stone Injury Lawyers analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that nearly half of all fatal crashes in Seattle involve a pedestrian. Experts attribute many of these crashes to tourists not crossing the street at crosswalks, raising the danger of being hit by cars. In Seattle specifically, experts say one of the main hazards is high-speed roads that leave tourists vulnerable to fast-moving cars.The national average of pedestrian deaths from crashes is 31.
"Drivers should remain vigilant, especially when driving through a tourist hotspot, and pedestrians should never assume they’re safe to cross unless they’re 100% sure that there’s no oncoming traffic and, ideally, use pedestrian crossings to do so."The Top 10 worst U.S. cities for pedestrian road deaths are as follows:Seven of the Top 10 worst cities for pedestrian deaths are in California.
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