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Seattle Pedestrian Struck By Car In Early Morning Accident - Is Daylight Saving Time to Blame? l Crosswalk Accident Lawyer

Here's another report about a pedestrian being struck by a car while crossing an intersection in the early morning hours in Seattle.

If you recall, there was some reports about the increase of pedestrian-auto accidents during daylight saving time.  The theory being that when daylight saving time goes into effect, it is much darker outside in the morning hours.  Thus, more pedestrians are struck by motorists who cannot adequately see the person when it is so dark out.  See also Wikipedia's report on daylight saving time and the increase of pedestrian accidents.

The Washington State Department of Transportation warns:

During this period of dark, rainy and foggy conditions, drivers are reminded to watch for pedestrians along school bus routes, intersections and transit stops and centers.  Pedestrians wearing headphones might not be aware of oncoming traffic around or behind them. Please use extra caution when backing out of driveways and driving around in parking lots.