Walking down city streets should not be dangerous, but the number of accidents involving pedestrians is on the rise across the country. While the rate of fatal pedestrian accidents had been declining, in recent years, it has begun rising once again. According to a recent article in the San Diego Union Tribune, the city has…
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has issued its annual report. The number of deaths due to homicide, pedestrian deaths, and methamphetamine use was higher than in previous years. The statistics show trends based on cause of death findings from 2015. The study offers a summary of deaths in the county. The study reviews…
Pedestrian accidents are among the most common types of crashes in the San Diego area. A recent hit and run crash emphasizes the need for increased safety for pedestrians and drivers. A pedestrian was hit and killed on Albemarle Street at Seabreeze Drive in the Paradise Hills area. The vehicle that hit the man stopped…
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of serious accidents with injuries. Wireless phones are often to blame for causing drivers to take their eyes off the road. A new law is now in effect prohibiting the use of handheld electronic devices. Drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or electronic device…
Traffic-related accidents are often serious. A recent report states that one person is seriously hurt, or killed, every day in San Diego in a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle accident. A special group was formed last year to develop a plan to reduce the number of accidents and injuries. The plan, called Vision Zero, has a…
