A young boy, Mordechai Keller, was killed by an SUV in Crown Heights, highlighting the risks posed by large vehicles to pedestrians. The incident occurred when the SUV driver advanced through a green light. Children are significantly at risk, with a notable increase in pedestrian deaths correlated with the rise of SUVs. Research indicates that taller vehicle heights substantially increase pedestrian fatalities. The design of SUVs contributes to these dangers. Although consumers favor SUVs for perceived safety, their impact on pedestrians is detrimental, with studies showing an increase in fatal crashes for others.
Research has shown that a four-inch increase in front-end vehicle height causes a 22-percent increase in pedestrian deaths. SUVs are designed with higher bumper lines and less visibility than sedans.
Children are eight times more likely to die when struck by an SUV versus a passenger car. As more Americans opt for SUVs, pedestrian deaths surged nationwide by 30 percent.
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