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Pedestrian Struck By Bicycle on Clark Memorial Bridge
A pedestrian was injured when they were hit by a bicycle and thrown into the path of a car on Jan 25th on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville, KYDUI Accident Severely Injures Pedestrian
DUI accident at 34th and Del Park Terrace in Louisville, Kentucky severely injures a pedestrian, who is now on life support Pedestrian Norma McAuliffe Killed in Louisville, Kentucky
Pedestrian Norma McAuliffe was killed by a Saturn sedan as she walked the sidewalk on Hikes Lane in Louisville, KentuckyPedestrian Killed While Getting Mail
74 year old Mary O’Connor was hit by a man driving a Mercedes while she was retrieving her mail from her mailbox in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.Pedestrian killed while crossing New Cut Road
Friday night, March 11, on New Cut Road in Louisville, KY. A man identified as Joseph Wayne Willis,was killed while attempting to cross the street. Pedestrian Accident on Manslick Road, Kentucky Takes Life of Geraldine Bruder
A pedestrian, Geraldine Bruder was struck and killed as she was crossing Manslick Road. Death of a Pedestrian on Preston Highway
54-year-old Randall Cates was killed by a SUV as he attempted to cross Preston Highway in Louisville, KentuckyPedestrian Killed in Accident Friday Evening
Could this tragic and fatal accident have been prevented?Safety Tips For Trick or Treaters
Safety Reminders for Halloween Night-Kentucky Pedestrian AttorneyAs we look back on our trick-or-treating days I can remember the excitement. It was a magical night that is looked to as one of the most anticipated nights of the year. Children get to dress up and get candy. So many aspects have children looking forward to this day more than any other. What kind of costume to wear, which houses have the best candy and how to convince parents to let them stay out later.
Halloween is also the night when the number pedestrian fatalities quadruple. Kids dressed in dark costumes with masks that may cover their eyes coupled with the excitement of the night may lead to disaster. Studies show that fatal collisions between motor vehicles and young pedestrians (under 15 years of age) happen most frequently between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. — prime trick-or-treating time. Also that 84% of deaths among young pedestrians occurred at non-intersection locations (indicating children are most likely to dart and dash from mid-block into the street).
Some safety tips for parents on Halloween are to make sure drivers can see the children by using flashlights or glow sticks and dressing them in bright, reflective clothing. Makeup is safer than masks, they allow for unobstructed views. Be sure children know how to cross a street and cross at corners only.
As a driver on Halloween you should exercise more caution than usual. Driver slower, make sure you lights work and know that there are kids everywhere who may not be paying attention.
Are Electric Cars Too Quite To Be Safe On the Road?
We are seeing electric cars every where. They are good for the environment and your pocket book, but are they safe? Recent concerns over the lack of noise and how it may cause pedestrian and bicycle accidents has been voiced. Are these concerns valid? What are car manufactures doing to solve this potentially deadly problem. Check out TheKentuckyAccidetntAttorney for the answers to these and other questions about the safety of electric cars.
One Pedestrian Killed and One Injured in Truck Accident Friday Night Marion County Kentucky
Pedestrian Ladonna J. Sallee Killed in Marion County Kentucky-Kentucky Accident Attorney
DATE: September 18, 2009
LOCATION: Marion County Kentucky
TYPE: 36-year-old LaDonna J. Sallee was killed Friday night on US68 in Marion County near Lebanon, Kentucky.
In an accident Friday evening a pedestrian, 36-year-old LaDonna J. Sallee was struck and killed while 32-year-old Trena R. Summers, also a pedestrian, was also struck and suffered non-life threatening injuries. Sallee and Summers were struck by a Ford pickup truck driven by David A. Grimes, age 51 of Mt. Washington, KY.
The case is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police and it has not been reported as to whether charges will be filed. WE should all be reminded that the Fall is the deadliest season of the year for pedestrians. As motorists we need to be on the lookout as it is getting darker earlier. As pedestrians we need to be extra careful to insure our visibility.
Alcohol Suspected in Pedestrian Fatality, Hopkins County, Kentucky
Pedestrian Killed Over Holiday Weekend in Hopkins County Kentucky-Pedestrian Attorney Mike Schafer
DATE: July, 2009
LOCATION: Madisonville, KY
TYPE: Alcohol suspected in accident that killed pedestrian Lachelle Williams.
This past holiday weekend was fatal for 30-year-old Lachelle Williams. Witnesses state that a vehicle being driven by 20-year-old Erick Hendrix was speeding westbound on Noel Avenue in Madisonville, KY when he lost control. The vehicle then left the road on the westbound side and continued on the sidewalk and the yard. He then struck two pedestrians, Lachelle Williams and Thomasa Wallace. Ms. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene while Ms. Wallace was transported to Regional Medical Center for treatment for her injuries. After hitting the pedestrians Hendrix continued along the sidewalk crossing a parking lot and Park Row before hitting a utility pole and a building.
Mr. Hendrix was arrested on the charges of Murder, Assault 1st Degree, DUI 2nd Offense (with Aggravating Circumstances), Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage in Vehicle. He is currently housed in the Hopkins County Detention Center.
Pedestrian Hit While Crossing the Street in Shelbyville, Kentucky
A friend of mine from church was hit as she was crossing the street in Shelbyville, Kentucky last week. In a phone conversation with my wife this morning she said (with a little sarcasm) “I should have known that the truck driver didn’t see me and my bright red coat as I was crossing the street in the cross walk. I was also waving to him. This is what we do in our small town, we wave at people.”Fortunately our friend’s injuries were not catastrophic. Her arm was broken to the degree she had to have surgery and have a plate put in. The driver of the truck feels horrible, came to the hospital to check on her and feels true remorse. My friend will more than likely recover with no issues but that path of recovery will probably be a painful one for her.
As I have said numerous times acute awareness is one of the major keys in preventing accidents. Awareness on behalf of drivers, bikers and pedestrians alike. Never make the assumption that you are seen by the other people on the road. Unfortunately, pedestrians must learn first and foremost not to trust the driver of any vehicle. Just because you see a stop sign doesn’t mean the car will see it and stop. Just because the walk sign starts flashing “walk” doesn’t mean you should walk blindly into the road. Make sure that the cars have stopped. Driver inattention can be deadly to the pedestrian.
If you or someone you know has been hit by an automobile and have questions about what may happen please feel free to visit my website www.mikeschaferlaw.com.
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