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Another Pedestrian Hit and Killed While Crossing Street in Seattle

Here’s another story about a pedestrian who was hit and killed while crossing 23^rd Avenue in Seattle’s Central District.  The pedestrian, a woman in her 20’s, died Friday night (Jan. 4, 2008) while crossing the street according to Seattle police spokesman Mark Jamieson.  The accident occurred around 10 p.m. at the intersection of 23rd Avenue South and South Dearborn Street.

The woman was crossing 23rd Avenue South from east to west when a northbound vehicle on the same street struck her, Jamieson said.  Seattle fire medics rushed her to Harborview Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.  The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers investigating the accident, Jamieson said shortly before midnight.

Just in my office alone, I’ve seen an unprecedented number of cases involving pedestrian-auto accidents.  Most involve very serious injuries.  Some also involve the death of the pedestrian.  My own experience tells me that there has been an increase in pedestrian-car accidents, but I can’t speak to the actual statistics.  Please, if you will be walking or crossing the streets while it’s dark out, try to wear light clothing or reflective clothing so drivers can easily see you.  Never let a child cross the street without an adult.  And drivers, please slow down, especially in school zones and in areas with high pedestrian traffic.