Walking to places is free and it helps you to stay healthy. A vehicle hitting you will negate both of those benefits. While most pedestrians will go their whole lives without a driver hitting them, it only takes one driver to kill you or leave you with life-changing...
Pedestrian Accidents
3 tips for pedestrian safety in Michigan winter
Michigan winters are harsh because of cold weather, snow and ice. While many people may focus heavily on how this impacts travel, they should also consider how pedestrians are affected. Pedestrians should always have suitable spaces for walking on sidewalks and in...
What are a pedestrian’s options after a hit-and-run?
Hit-and-run accidents are too common. Although Michigan law prohibits it, too many drivers will simply leave the scene of an accident if they can. For whatever reason, they refuse to take responsibility for their part in the accident. This can be a disaster when a...
Daylight saving time presents hazards for pedestrians
Earlier in March we all set our clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time. Now it stays darker longer in the morning, at least for a while, but it stays lighter longer in the evening. This presents hazards for pedestrians, who are at risk of being struck by a...
Injuries involving e-scooters are getting more common
People in the Detroit area are continuing to use e-scooters, e-bikes and similar devices to get around urban areas. While their availability may convenience the public for years to come, these modes of transportation come with risks as well. According to the U.S....
Michigan ranked right in the middle for pedestrian safety
Driver behaviors are getting worse in Michigan and across the nation. Distraction, speeding, recklessness, negligence and ignoring the basics like stopping for red lights are making the roads more dangerous for everyone, but pedestrians are especially vulnerable. They...
When do pedestrians have the right of way?
While many people drive or take other forms of transportation to get to their various destinations, there are many situations when people need to or choose to walk. This could even just be from a parking spot to the place they are going. When people are walking it is...
Grand Rapids, MI – Man Struck & Killed by Vehicle at S Division Ave & Wealthy St SW
Grand Rapids, MI (March 8, 2021) – One man has lost his life as a result of a pedestrian accident reported on Sunday morning in the Grand Rapids area. On March 7, emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash on South Division Avenue. Reports from authorities...
Flint, MI – Pedestrian Injured in Crash with SUV on Pierson Rd
Flint, MI (February 26, 2021) – A pedestrian accident reported in the Flint area sent one man to a local hospital with serious injuries on Thursday evening. Just before 6:40 p.m., on February 25, officers with the Flint Police Department responded to the scene of a...
Lenawee County, MI – Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash at Devils Lake
Lenawee County, MI (February 15, 2021) – An automobile accident reported on Saturday evening in Lenawee County claimed one man’s life. At around 7:30 p.m., on February 13, the Michigan State Police responded to the site of a crash involving a snowmobile. Reports show...