Auto-Pedestrian Accidents Archives

Motor vehicles are heavy machines that offer the occupants various protections in the event of an accident. Pedestrians and bikers don't have those protections, so when they are hit by a motor vehicle, the injuries can be very severe. In some cases, these accidents...

Pedestrians and bicyclists who are struck by vehicles will often hit their head when they are thrown to the ground. When that occurs, there is a chance that they will suffer from a concussion. While some people might think of a concussion as a mild injury, they can...

Bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents that involve a motor vehicle are some of the most devastating accidents that occur. The reason for this is simple -- pedestrians and bicyclists don't have the extra protection of a vehicle keeping them safe if they are...

You know to choose a safe costume for your kids -- one that is not made of dark, constricting fabric that allows for visibility -- but are you focused on Halloween's other safety issues? Pedestrian accidents are serious matters during the holiday season, and Halloween...

Do you know the rules and regulations regarding the use of crosswalks in Connecticut? All too many pedestrians and drivers are caught unaware because they do not understand that they should have had or yielded the right-of-way. A pedestrian accident can be avoided by...

Did you know that a bicyclist who chooses to ride on a sidewalk in Connecticut can actually be considered a pedestrian? Typically, cyclists fall into their own category, but they are still considered to be "vehicles" according to traffic law. A cyclist may very well...

Hit-and-run accidents at unsafe intersections cause scores of pedestrian accident injuries every year in Connecticut. Although these incidents can be easy to prevent with better signage and driver awareness, not every municipality prioritizes pedestrian safety. In the...

A 25-year-old Bristol woman is facing charges for operating a vehicle while driving under the influence. Police state that her actions on Interstate 495 allegedly played a role in the death of a 28-year-old male passenger that was riding the woman's 2006 Scion XA. The...

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 37-year-old man who allegedly struck and killed a 38-year-old male pedestrian. The pending charges against the man stemmed from an accident that occurred on the night of March 8 near the vicinity of Ernie's Market at the...

A 57-year-old man from Kent, Connecticut, has been charged with a Class D felony for leaving the scene of a fatal auto accident in the town of Armenia, which sits on the Connecticut border.The charges stem from an incident that occurred around 8 p.m. on March 19 when...