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fromStreetsblog
4 hours ago
San Francisco

Commentary: How a T-Rex Costume and a Police Sting Underscores Bay Area's Deadly Driver Problem - Streetsblog San Francisco

Distracted drivers pose a severe threat to pedestrians and cyclists; phone use causes drivers to miss even highly visible targets, resulting in preventable deaths with minimal legal consequences.
fromsilive
9 months ago
NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

Pedestrian error is a growing concern in Staten Island, with many injuries resulting from distractions like phones and unsafe crossing behavior.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
4 hours ago

Commentary: How a T-Rex Costume and a Police Sting Underscores Bay Area's Deadly Driver Problem - Streetsblog San Francisco

Distracted drivers pose a severe threat to pedestrians and cyclists; phone use causes drivers to miss even highly visible targets, resulting in preventable deaths with minimal legal consequences.
fromsilive
9 months ago
NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

more#pedestrian-safety
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Driver who looked down to search for cigarette killed elderly man in motorway pile-up

A driver was sentenced to 14 months suspended imprisonment after causing a fatal motorway pile-up while distracted searching for a cigarette, killing a 68-year-old man.
#traffic-safety
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Mindfulness

Main cause of distracted driving mistakes revealed and it's not your phone

Distracted driving due to conversations and daydreaming is more common than phone use, posing significant risks on the road.
fromFast Company
9 months ago
Cars

The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren't we using it?

America is experiencing an unprecedented traffic safety crisis, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cars
fromFast Company
9 months ago

The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren't we using it?

America is experiencing an unprecedented traffic safety crisis, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
more#traffic-safety
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Driver changing radio channel charged in fatal rear-end collision on Bay Bridge

According to court records, Lee told California Highway Patrol officers she was driving at an unknown speed when she briefly took her eyes off the road to look down and was changing music on the radio. Her vehicle, a Genesis G80 sedan, then rear ended a silver Toyota Corolla driven by Erwin Jacob Patawaran Lecitona, who suffered major head injuries, the court documents say.
San Francisco
Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Texas Roads See Fewer Deaths but Rising Injuries, New Study Finds - Social Media Explorer

Texas saw a modest decline in roadway deaths in 2024, but injuries rose and dangerous driving behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and drunk driving persist.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Concord: Woman arrested for allegedly killing man while distracted behind the wheel

Oswaldo Alvarez Galeano, 56, was struck and killed by a Toyota Matrix as he ran across Meadow Lane in Concord a little before 8 p.m. on Dec. 12, authorities said. A 41-year-old woman, the suspected driver, stayed at the scene and was booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter. She was later released from custody and has not been charged, court records show.
California
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Driver in deadly San Mateo Bridge crash was distracted by his cell phone, CHP says

A distracted Ford van driver who looked away at his cellphone struck a stalled Kia on the San Mateo Bridge, killing 54-year-old Mary Hurtado Duran.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

When Ordinary Roads Lead to Unexpected Consequences

Familiar routes and routine driving harbor overlooked hazards; constant attention, preparedness, and adaptive driving prevent accidents from minor lapses and degraded infrastructure.
#tesla
fromFortune
8 months ago
Cars

Tesla's Autopilot trial will rule whether EV that killed a stargazing student is to blame

fromFortune
8 months ago
Cars

Tesla's Autopilot trial will rule whether EV that killed a stargazing student is to blame

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Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 months ago

New Data Shows Where Breaking Traffic Laws Is Most Likely to Turn Deadly - New Mexico Tops the List - Social Media Explorer

New Mexico has the highest traffic violation fatality risk (87/100), driven by extreme distracted-driving, high speeding deaths, and deadly intersection crashes.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Spooky Stuff: On Halloween, Some States Will Have Deadlier Roads Than Others - Streetsblog USA

Halloween sees elevated traffic dangers: Kentucky leads fatal crash rates on Oct. 31, child pedestrian risk and impaired or distracted driving significantly increase holiday hazards.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Tractor driver 'accessed Instagram seconds before crash that killed mother and daughter', inquest hears

Tractor driver accessed Instagram eight seconds before collision; phone plugged into vehicle charger immediately prior to impact; mother and three-year-old killed.
fromSocial Media Explorer
6 months ago

Dogs Can Make Great Driving Companions, But They Can Also Cause Crashes - Social Media Explorer

But while dogs bring comfort and joy, they can also bring danger, especially when they ride along in the car. In 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 40,901 motor vehicle fatalities. The majority were linked to speeding, drunk driving, or failure to wear seatbelts. But an alarming 3,275 deaths were attributed to distracted driving. While mobile phones dominate the distracted driving conversation, dogs are a growing and under-recognized part of the problem.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

What Will It Take to Automatically Brick Drivers' Cell Phones Behind the Wheel? - Streetsblog USA

Corporations and regulators must enforce 'do not disturb while driving' modes as default settings to combat distracted driving.
California
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

These new California laws go into effect July 1, 2025

California implements new laws including minimum wage increases and regulations on online marketplaces regarding stolen goods.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

"It's One Of The Most Hazardous Mistakes": If You're Doing One Of These 6 Things On The Road, Driving Instructors Are Urging You To Stop

New drivers often struggle with attention and focus while driving, leading to common mistakes that need unlearning.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Holding your cellphone while driving is illegal, even for navigation, California court rules

Holding a cellphone to view navigation while driving is illegal, according to a recent court ruling.
#josh-klinghoffer
fromPitchfork
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

fromPitchfork
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

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France politics
fromThe Local France
9 months ago

Swearing, honking and tailgating: French drivers some of worst in Europe

French drivers have acknowledged aggressive driving behaviours with significant self-reported issues in road etiquette and distracted driving.
Digital life
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Gen Z drivers most likely to get into heated arguments in the car, most likely to use phones while driving

Gen Z's distracted driving habits reveal a troubling trend despite tech-savvy behavior.
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