The recent mishap involving a self - driving Uber that led to one of the first
pedestrian fatalities caused by a self - driving vehicle (albeit with a human as the backup in the vehicle) and the crash of the Tesla vehicle with Autopilot engaged has raised questions on the safety and regulations governing autonomous driving.
Not exact matches
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2010
pedestrian fatalities accounted for over 13 % of all
fatalities caused by cars.
More than ever, distracted driving accidents are
causing pedestrian injuries and
fatalities.
These trucks are sometimes full tractor trailers, which can
cause severely damaging injuries and even
fatalities to other motorists and
pedestrians, and the drivers of such trucks have to shoulder a huge responsibility to be aware and alert at all times for other motorists and
pedestrians.
In fact, drunk driving and driving under the influence are some of the most common
causes of
pedestrian - involved crashes, with almost half (49 %) of all
pedestrian fatalities involving alcohol, and 34 % involving a driver whose blood alcohol content was above the legal limit of 0.08 %.
It may surprise you to learn that the second most common
cause for
fatality and injuries last year was due to
pedestrians being struck by motor vehicles.
Fatalities Caused by
Pedestrian Accidents:: Boston Car Accident Lawyer Breakstone, White & Gluck
A
pedestrian bridge located at Florida International University suddenly collapsed on vehicles below injuring dozens and
causing several
fatalities.
While all of the above factors may contribute to
pedestrian accident
fatalities, a Palm Springs police spokesman believes the number one contributing
cause of
pedestrian - vehicle collisions is a «lack of attention» on the part of both
pedestrians and drivers.
Pedestrian accidents
cause some of the most devastating injuries and
fatalities on the road.
In 2015, Kentucky State Police recorded over 1,000 crashes involving
pedestrians, with 6 percent leading to
fatalities and 14.4 percent
causing an incapacitating injury.