Category Archives: Pedestrian Accident
Woman Killed In Kissimmee Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrians do not always have the right of way. When they attempt to cross busy roads, there is a high possibility of getting hit by a car and becoming seriously injured or killed. Sadly, this was recently the case in Kissimmee. A woman was killed after she was hit by an SUV while crossing… Read More »
Fight To Improve Pedestrian Safety In Florida
In June, a wife and mother from Boynton Beach was jogging on the sidewalk when a driver went off the road and ran into her, killing her. She was not out in the street. It was in broad daylight. The investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing, Meanwhile, her husband and two children are… Read More »
Kissimmee Woman Killed While Walking In Crosswalk
Some people jaywalk, running in front of speeding cars at places other than intersections. Then there are those who use marked crosswalks and still get hit by a car, so it doesn’t really matter. A pedestrian accident can happen at any time and it can be serious or even fatal. Sadly, a woman was… Read More »
Kissimmee Woman Killed In Pedestrian Accident
Being a pedestrian is not always a safe choice. Being around cars and trucks can put a person in danger. It can even be deadly if either the pedestrian or the driver makes a wrong decision. Sadly, this was recently the case for a Kissimmee woman. The 22-year-old woman was hit and killed by… Read More »
Woman Killed In Kissimmee Pedestrian Accident
As a pedestrian, you may be able to get to places that cars cannot. Or you may try to cross busy highways while traveling at high speeds. Unfortunately, this is often a recipe for disaster, especially when there are visibility issues involved. A pedestrian was recently killed in a crash after she was hit… Read More »
Woman Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Kissimmee
Motorists have to share the road with pedestrians. This is easier said than done though. Pedestrians may walk out into the roadway at any time. Plus, they can be hard to see. This makes the risk of an accident high. Unfortunately, a pedestrian was killed in a recent crash in Kissimmee. The fatal accident… Read More »
Pedestrian Safety In Florida
You may have noticed that the roadways are busier this time of year. There are more cars around Kissimmee and surrounding areas as people prepare for the season. They’re traveling to see family and friends for winter, spring, and everything in between. More cars means more danger for pedestrians. Those crossing roads need to… Read More »
Pedestrian hit and killed by Fed-Ex Truck on SR-528
A 46-year-old man was fatally struck by a Fed-Ex truck on SR-528 on December 30 after he walked directly into the path of the oncoming truck, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Around 8 pm on Thursday, December 30, a Fed-Ex truck was heading westbound on SR-528 when it fatally struck an Orlando man that… Read More »
FDOT’s Alert Today Florida Shares Commitment to Transportation Alternatives
On Saturday, October 30, 2021 more than 400 riders and volunteers will participate in all or portions of the 28-mile ride with comfortable trails, bike routes and low-traffic roads through Casselberry, Orlando, Winter Park, Eatonville and Maitland. For the fourth year, Alert Today Florida, a program of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is… Read More »
Operation Best Foot Forward partners with law enforcement ahead of upcoming school year
Bike Walk Central Florida’s Operation Best Foot Forward was recently out with law enforcement in 16 locations ahead of the upcoming school year. Their goal was to increase driver awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists that share the intersections and roadways with them, and to remind drivers that schools will be back in session soon,… Read More »
