Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users in Oklahoma City. When a driver makes a careless decision behind the wheel, the consequences can be devastating for someone who is…
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In the hands of a distracted driver, a motor vehicle can be a dangerous and deadly weapon. The average automobile weighs 4,000 pounds (two tons), and is capable of speeds…
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The rate of motor vehicle accidents nationwide has plummeted in recent years – but the rate of pedestrian deaths in car crashes is increasing, according to the most recent pedestrian…
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A 58-year-old resident of Oklahoma City was recently killed after being struck by a pick-up truck. The man was hit while he was trying to cross eastbound Interstate 40 near…
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A 29-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a car along the busy and fast moving Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. According to a News 9 report, the…
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A recent survey showed that 33 states are actively promoting biking and walking and have set goals to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities. Oklahoma is not one…
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Thanks to surveillance footage from an Oklahoma City convenience store, police officers were able to view a pedestrian being struck by a car that then drove away. According to a…
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It is important to constantly remind children how to behave safely when trick-or-treating. Safekids.org recommends “repeated and consistent” messaging to instruct children about safety. Your reminders should include advice on…
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A pedestrian was injured in an Oklahoma City car accident involving a suspected drunk driver who left the scene of the crash. According to a News9 report, the pedestrian accident…
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According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), pedestrian fatalities are on the rise throughout the country. The NHTSA reports that 4,280 pedestrians were killed in the year…
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