#traffic-accidents
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Education

New California bill proposes lowering school speed limits to 20 mph

Jacob Villanueva's death motivated the introduction of legislation to make school zones safer in California.

AB 2583 aims to lower speed limits in school zones and enforce them during heavy pedestrian traffic times. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Man hit by car while crossing San Jose street dies 10 days later

A pedestrian died in San Jose after being hit by a car against a red light.

The crash was the ninth traffic fatality this year in San Jose, with six involving pedestrians. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

My 12-year-old son was killed crossing the road - but there's a way NY can stop this from happening

Amy Cohen turned her grief into activism after her son's death in a traffic accident.

She led a rally in Albany to demand action on proposed traffic safety bills. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Alleged drunk driver charged for fatally striking pedestrian in Canarsie: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

A Canarsie man was critically injured and later died after being struck by a drunk driver in Brooklyn

The driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.8% and was charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Driver strikes pedestrian in Bed-Stuy intersection, victim hospitalized: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

A 41-year-old woman was hospitalized after being struck by a driver in Bed-Stuy.

The intersection where the incident occurred has a history of crashes and injuries. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

62-year-old woman killed by turning pickup truck in Sheepshead Bay: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

A 62-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a pickup truck in Sheepshead Bay.

The driver remained on the scene and an investigation by the NYPD is ongoing. [ more ]

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Brooklyn, NY Patch

Woman Fatally Struck By Pick-Up Truck In Brooklyn, Cops Say

A pick-up truck driver made a left turn before hitting and killing a pedestrian in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.

The intersection where the incident occurred had previously seen only one injurious crash in 2023. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

1 dead after car crashes, tumbling into Malibu Canyon

One person was killed in a car crash in the Malibu hills, highlighting the treacherous nature of Malibu Canyon Road.

The road has been the site of multiple fatal crashes over the years, prompting concerns about safety and the need for caution. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Storms sweep the US from coast to coast causing frigid temps, power outages and traffic accidents

Heavy rain, hail, snow, and wind caused chaos in various parts of the U.S.

Significant winter storm warnings were issued for central regions of the country. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

London travel news LIVE: Crash near Blackwall Tunnel causes five-mile tailback ahead of Easter getaway 'Carmageddon'

Traffic congestion in London due to accidents and public transportation disruptions.

Long delays reported near the Blackwall Tunnel and on various train lines in London. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Number of hit-and-run collisions in London hit record high with offence 'almost normalised'

The number of hit-and-run collisions in London has reached a record high, with 7,708 incidents recorded in 2021, up 14% from the previous year.

A total of 761 people were seriously injured and 12 killed in hit-and-run incidents in 2021, compared to 682 serious injuries and 14 fatalities in 2020. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

4 months ago

London

Lorry driver found guilty of killing London doctor Marta Krawiec as she cycled to work

A lorry driver has been found guilty of killing a doctor after failing to indicate while changing lanes.

The driver's failure to indicate was deemed a driver error that resulted in the fatal collision. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Commentary: The West Portal Tragedy and the Unfathomable Cost of Motordom - Streetsblog San Francisco

Cities should prioritize safety over parking and free movement of automobiles

San Francisco faces challenges in implementing Vision Zero initiatives [ more ]

sfist.com

2 months ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-80 In San Francisco

Hit-and-run pedestrian death on I-80 in San Francisco

Carjacking incident in Vallejo [ more ]

Streetsblog

5 months ago

San Francisco's World Day of Remembrance - Streetsblog San Francisco

Residents of San Francisco gather for a vigil to honor the victims of traffic accidents and call for safer streets.

Many attendees at the vigil have been personally affected by traffic violence, either as victims themselves or by losing loved ones.

The event was organized by Walk San Francisco and supported by the recent passage of A.B. 645, which allows for the use of speed enforcement cameras. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

2 months ago

Cyclist run over, killed in Williamsburg in second fatal crash in less than 12 hours * Brooklyn Paper

Traffic accidents remain a serious issue in Williamsburg, with two fatal crashes occurring less than 12 hours apart.

Council Member Lincoln Restler is calling for immediate safety measures, including a safety review and assignment of a crossing guard at a nearby school. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com