Fortunately I’ve never seen or been involved in a car/pedestrian accident, but they aren’t uncommon in the city. The P-I has looked into it and ranked the most dangerous pedestrian intersections in the city.
Seattle is one of the few cities can charge a driver with assault for hitting a pedestrian. A pedestrian master plan has been drafted to address some of these safety issues, but budgetary considerations are slowing down progress.
It’s easy to become complacent as a driver or a walker. Walking on the sidewalk can offer a sense of isolation from the road, but these stats show how critical it is to be aware of vehicles.
The Seattle 911 blog has some more details on this subject.
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