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A Jacksonville, Florida pedestrian who was crossing the street in front of the Caney Branch subdivision in the 12200 block of Dunn Creek was struck and critically injured by a pickup truck as he stepped in front of traffic in the dark.
The man, whose name was not released, was taken to Shands Jacksonville for treatment.
Obviously, when a human being is struck by over a ton of steel, the results are usually catastrophic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports that cars injure over 100,000 pedestrians every year; another 5,000 pedestrians are killed annually by motor vehicles, including over 600 in Florida.
While most pedestrian accidents happen because a driver was speeding, drunk, distracted or failed to observe traffic signals or crosswalks, pedestrians are sometimes at fault. The most common errors that pedestrians made include:
• Suddenly running out onto a busy road
• Not crossing at designated crossing areas
• Crossing too late, under the “don’t walk” sign
In the event you are involved in a pedestrian accident, you should:
• Notify police
• Gather contact information from everyone involved, including any witnesses
• Get medical help, even if you think you don’t need it – you may be in shock
• Write down everything you remember about the incident
• Keep track of all your expenses related to the accident
• Consult with a Florida personal injury attorney
To learn more about pedestrian safety, read Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety.