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U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities Drop for First Time Since Pandemic, Thanks to New Safety Measures

Washington, D.C. — For the first time since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the streets of America are witnessing a noticeable downturn in pedestrian fatalities. A newly released report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates a 5.4% decline in pedestrian deaths for the year 2023, a shift from the alarming highs reached in the previous years. The GHSA, a prominent body dedicated to roadway safety, describes the reduction as significant but temperate …

Brutal Brockton Attack Leaves Pedestrian Dead: Suspect Faces Judge

Brockton, Massachusetts – Vasco Semedo faced a judge during his arraignment on Monday, wearing handcuffs and listening through an interpreter as a prosecutor described a chilling attack on pedestrian Stuart Smith. Smith, 50, tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident on Saturday. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz labeled the episode as a “very gruesome, a very heinous act, intentional act.” Surveillance footage captured both the pedestrian crash and the subsequent brick attack on …

Suspect set to appear in court for fatal pedestrian collision in Brockton

Brockton, Massachusetts – A man faces murder charges after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian in Brockton, Massachusetts. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court to answer for his actions. The incident has left the community in shock and raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area. The victim, identified as a 55-year-old man, was struck by the vehicle driven by the accused. Emergency services responded to the scene, but unfortunately, the pedestrian succumbed …

surge in pedestrian fatalities sparks concern in the United States

New York, NY – There has been a significant increase in pedestrian fatalities in the United States in recent years, leading to a pressing question: why are so many more pedestrians dying in the country? While advancements in vehicle safety have been made in recent years, the same cannot be said for pedestrians. The rise in distracted driving, increased speed limits, and a surge in larger vehicles like SUVs on the road have contributed to …

Driver Charged with Murder After Allegedly Striking and Killing Pedestrian in University Heights

San Diego, California – A man accused of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian in University Heights has been ordered to stand trial on murder charges. Brandon Allen Janik, 37, was arrested nearly three months after the incident where he allegedly ran a red light and struck 47-year-old Joshua Gilliland at an intersection. Gilliland, a bartender at Cheers on Adams Avenue, was on his way to work …

Man Drives 38 Miles to Restaurant with Corpse in Passenger Seat

Dallas, Texas – A Texas man has been taken into custody after authorities found the body of a pedestrian he allegedly struck in the passenger seat of his car. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Nestor Joel Lujan Flores, is accused of fatally hitting the pedestrian in Dallas on Saturday night before driving about 38 miles to a restaurant parking lot in White Settlement. According to the White Settlement Police Department, Flores claimed to have believed …