Category: Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise across the United States, including the State of Washington. Nationally, a pedestrian is injured every eight minutes and a pedestrian is killed every two hours, on average. In 2011, 64 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in Washington State. A 20-year-old Yakima resident was hospitalized…

A recent government report concludes that elderly pedestrians are at much higher risk for fatal injuries in a traffic accident than their younger counterparts. In fact, pedestrians over age 75 are twice as likely to be killed in an accident as those under 34, based on data from 2001 to…

As Yakima grows and drivers continue to take safety risks, Yakima’s busiest intersections are becoming more dangerous, KIMA-TV reports. Residents and law enforcement agree that the increased use of cellphones and other electronic devices, coupled with speed related factors, is making many Yakima intersections more hazardous for motorists, cyclists and…

A federal and state initiative has states conducting annual driver surveys to find out what drivers think about their own and others’ driving behavior and to gauge awareness of safety campaigns. The results of the 2011 Washington State Driver Attitudes, Knowledge, and Awareness survey were recently released with some interesting…

If you are involved in a car accident in Yakima County, Wash. , you will likely depend on the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office to come to your aid. According to a news report, you can expect them to reach you in a reasonable amount of time. In 2011, the Yakima…

One bicyclist was killed and a second bicyclist was injured recently in Maple Falls, Wash., when they were struck by a motorist who may have been under the influence of prescription drugs. The driver initially stopped but then sped from the scene, according to a news report. She later was…

As if to keep everyone from getting bored, winter weather in the Yakima Valley area is unpredictable. Rain can turn quickly to ice and snow. Slip-and-fall accidents, which can cause traumatic injuries, are among our winter hazards. They include not just slips but accidents in which a victim trips, slides,…

An SUV carrying five people went off State Road 28 east of East Wenatchee last month and slid down an embankment, according to a report in the Yakima Herald. Two passengers, including a 9-year-old, were injured. The Washington State Patrol said the driver had been going too fast for road…

Pedestrian accidents in the state of Washington are more common than many people realize. In fact, the Washington State Department of Transportation reports that collisions involving pedestrians are on the rise. In 2010, there were 1,930 collisions involving pedestrians, up from 1,787 the previous year. The number of people killed…

As Thanksgiving draws near, many Yakima Valley residents are making plans to spend the holiday with friends and relatives near and far. Whether you are driving across town or across country, Yakima Valley attorney Mariano Morales urges you to use caution and plan ahead for your trip. According to the…