West Babylon, NY (April 03, 2021) - A passing car struck and killed a female pedestrian in West Babylon on Friday, April 2nd. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department reported that Lindenhurst resident, Mumtaz Malik, 81, was walking across Route 109 at the...
Brooklyn, NY – Child Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on 67th St
Brooklyn, NY (January 4, 2021) – Around 9 a.m. on Monday morning, January 4, a child was killed and another was hurt in a Brooklyn pedestrian accident. According to law enforcement officials, the accident took place on 67th Street around the area of 20th Avenue. A...
Pedestrian death rate highest in 28 years
According to data gathered by the Governors Highway Safety Association, there were an estimated 6,227 pedestrian deaths in 2018. That was the highest number since 1990, and it represents a 35 percent increase from 2008. There were a number of reasons why New York...
Safety tips for pedestrians
Below are just a few safety tips that pedestrians in New York or anywhere else can easily follow to reduce their risk of accidents. The first tip is to make one's self visible, especially at night and on foggy or rainy days. Pedestrians could wear reflective clothing...
