Texas authorities have indicated that over the past two years, bicycle and pedestrian fatalities have increased somewhat dramatically across Texas. Per the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), pedestrians and bicyclists currently account for a staggering one in five traffic-related fatalities in the state of Texas. TxDOT officials allege that the increase in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities can be attributed to motorists’ disregard for safety regulations and laws that are intended to protect pedestrians and bicyclists. If you were injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident caused by a negligent or reckless motorist, you could be entitled… Read More
A new school year has begun, which means more traffic as parents pick up and drop off their kids at school and buses make their morning and afternoon routes. There is often an increased risk of an accident when more vehicles are on the road than usual. People are rushing to get to work and tend to their daily responsibilities while fighting traffic congestion. Navigating around school buses can be tricky. They are much larger than passenger cars, and the bus drivers face significant challenges, such as large blind spots. Maneuvering this type of vehicle requires skill, focus, and experience. Read More
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) tells us that pedestrian accidents are the cause of more than 4,000 deaths each year. They are also the cause of over 70,000 injuries. One of the ways that pedestrian accidents can be reduced is to understand what causes them, and a variety of entities have invested large amounts of money to determine just why pedestrians are involved in so many accidents. Here are the top causes of pedestrian accidents in the United States: 1. Failure to stop. When a vehicle fails to stop or comes to a rolling stop at an intersection,… Read More
As a pedestrian, you may be at the most danger of being struck by a vehicle now than during any other time of year. Why? Quite simply put: More drivers on the road during the holidays are driving while distracted. If you walk frequently or even just plan on shopping and being in public parking lots, read on. Knowing what to look out for can quite possible save your life. Distractions You may think that texting and driving is the biggest cause of distraction behind the wheel and you may be right. It’s important to… Read More
A soldier was killed last week in a tragic accident that could have been avoided. Spc. Kayleb Richardlee Harp, 24, was killed while trying to cross Highway 71 to retrieve his phone. According to reports, Harp and a fellow soldier were going to spend Thanksgiving with the second soldier’s family in the Austin area. The friends stopped at a store in Bee Cave for groceries. They pair left the store and Harp remembered that he had left his cell phone on top of the trunk of the vehicle. The driver pulled to the side of Highway 71 and both… Read More
North Austin Pedestrian Killed in Multiple Car Crash Original Article from KXAN: “AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are investigating a deadly crash in North Austin involving a man walking across Lamar Boulevard early Wednesday morning. The wreck happened just after 3 a.m. at the corner of North Lamar and West Longspur boulevards, just north of Rundberg Lane. North Lamar Boulevard is currently closed at Longspur Boulevard while police investigate the crash. Austin police say a driver heading south on Lamar Boulevard hit the man walking across the street. That driver did stop. However, a… Read More
This article was originally published on the Austin American-Statesman. You can view the original article here or read it below: From the Austin Police Department: So far in 2015, the City of Austin has experienced four pedestrian traffic fatalities. All have involved pedestrians crossing in areas not designated with a pedestrian cross walk. Beginning today and continuing throughout the year, the Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Initiative will focus enforcement efforts to ensure everyone using our roadways arrives alive. Citywide, officers will place more attention on enforcing city ordinances and state laws that prohibit… Read More
