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images-2-2We typically think of traffic accidents as involving one more vehicles.  However, this discounts the fact that pedestrian accidents make up a large number of reported accidents each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 13 percent of total traffic-related fatalities in 2010 were caused by pedestrian accidents.  In the same year, the number of pedestrians injured in accidents exceeded 70,000.00. These are nationwide numbers, however Massachusetts certainly experiences its share of pedestrian accidents, especially in metropolitan areas.

Most pedestrian accidents are the result of drivers or pedestrians not paying attention to the traffic conditions. In Massachusetts, pedestrians have the right of way when using a crosswalk or if they are crossing an intersection with a green traffic light.

If traffic signals are malfunctioning or the pedestrian chooses to walk against traffic anyway, a driver still must yield to any pedestrian in a legally marked crosswalk. If the driver fails to do so, and the pedestrian is injured, the driver is legally responsible for the resulting injuries.

Pedestrian and Vehicle Accident on Meridian Street
Vehicle accidents can happen out of nowhere, and accidents that involve pedestrians can be especially dire. Pedestrians are not protected by helmets or other protective gear, and the injuries they sustain can be quite serious. All drivers must remember to share the road with pedestrians and pedestrians must remember to remain vigilant.

On May 25, the Boston Police Department received information about a pedestrian accident involving a moving vehicle. The accident involved minor injuries to the pedestrian, but the injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. The accident occurred on Meridian Street around 3:50 p.m.

Officer Joseph Greco was the first to arrive on the scene and other emergency personnel arrived shortly afterwards. Upon arrival, medical care was administered to the victims and statements were taken. The extent of the injuries is still being determined, but no fatalities were reported.

Man in Critical Condition After Being Struck by SUV
Massachusetts State Police and the Haverhill Police Department responded to a serious pedestrian accident that happened at around 4:45 in the afternoon on May 6.

The incident occurred in the area of Main Street and 18th Avenue.

The pedestrian has been identified as a 68-year-old man from Haverhill. he was taken to a hospital in Boston with serious injuries.

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