On This Day in 1899, a Car Fatally Struck a Pedestrian for the First Time in American History
Briefly

Peter Norton explains that in the early 20th century, as automobiles became more prevalent, urban streets transformed into perilous battlegrounds for pedestrians and drivers alike.
The tragic fate of Henry Hale Bliss highlights the evolving danger in urban settings, marking the beginning of an ongoing struggle between pedestrian safety and vehicular traffic.
Read at Smithsonian Magazine
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