Speeding has become a significant problem on roadways. It is dangerous not only for those speeding, but also for anyone else on the road. Pedestrian accidents can be especially deadly when a speeding vehicle is involved. A recent accident in Missouri proved this to be...
Pedestrian accidents: Alleged driver impairment blamed for death
Pedestrians who are walking along Missouri roads sometimes put their lives on the line. While many pedestrian accidents occur at night when drivers fail to see people dressed in dark clothing, some lives are lost when negligent drivers strike pedestrians in bright...
Pedestrian accidents: Alleged drunk ATV driver kills pedestrian
Too many Missouri residents lose their lives in crashes that are caused by drunk drivers. Some of these tragedies are pedestrian accidents. A 22-year-old woman from Polo died recently after she was struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred in the northwestern area of...
Pedestrian accidents: Family struck by alleged drugged driver
Biking, jogging or just taking a walk with one's family should not be a life-threatening experience. Missouri laws require drivers to keep a lookout for pedestrians, yield to them in crosswalks and obey speed limits, traffic lights and other rules of the road. When...
Pedestrian accidents: Fast food manager killed on his way home
Pedestrians on Missouri roads will always be at risk, especially when they are walking after dark. Vehicle operators are required to keep a lookout for pedestrians, but fatal pedestrian accidents occur far too frequently. A Grandview family lost a loved one who was...
Pedestrian accidents: Flying wheel strikes husband and wife
Before taking commercial trucks onto Missouri roads, operators must do safety checks. There are many things that can go wrong on big rigs on the roadway, particularly when they are carrying heavy loads. If malfunctions on trucks are not addressed correctly and in a...
Back to school time increases potential for pedestrian accidents
Many schools, colleges and universities in Missouri have recently welcomed back thousands of students of all ages. This brings about increased levels of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and, unfortunately, also higher numbers of pedestrian accidents. Authorities are...
Pedestrian accidents: 2-Car crash kills pedestrian in Missouri
A Missouri man recently lost his life when he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He died from his injuries after he was struck by a car on Interstate 29 in the vicinity of Rock Port. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred in the early...
Pedestrian accidents in St Louis reach alarming numbers
In order to protect pedestrians and others using our roadways, motorists must comply with applicable Missouri laws. Pedestrian accident numbers in St. Louis have reached levels that is cause for concern in residents. In 2014, seven pedestrian accidents were recorded....
One of many Missouri car accidents kills mother in parking lot
A 10-year-old girl from Missouri will live with the knowledge that she is alive because her mother gave her life in order to save the life of her daughter. The Metropolitan Police Department in St. Louis reported a recent call-out to a tragic auto-pedestrian accident...