Vancouver, Washington - Pedestrian Killed, Driver Injured in Collision on Northeast 78th Street
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Vancouver, Washington – Pedestrian Killed, Driver Injured in Collision on Northeast 78th Street

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Posted on March 23, 2020

Vancouver, Washington (March 20, 2020) – A pedestrian was killed and a driver was injured in a collision that occurred on the 7800 block of Northeast 78th Street on Friday morning. According to the article from KATU News, the pedestrian, a 49 year-old man, died on the scene. The driver, a 34 year-old Vancouver resident, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The cause and circumstances of the crash have not yet been reported, but it appears the driver was not impaired at the time of the crash. The incident caused the roadway to be closed while police were conducting an investigation.

About Pedestrian Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion for the friends and loved ones of the victim. Unfortunately, as shown in this case, pedestrians are at also risk while on the streets, with the National Center for Health Statistics estimating 7, 450  pedestrian deaths in 2017. Pedestrian accidents can fall under traffic or non-traffic depending on the location where they were struck. Traffic incidents happen on public roads, while non-traffic incidents occur on non-traffic areas such as driveways, parking lots and other private property. Most pedestrian deaths occur in urban settings, on urban roads (72%) versus on intersections (18%), and mostly at night. Much like motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents can happen simply because people are not as visible as other vehicles, a problem which is worse during night. And in an event of a car crash, similar to motorcycle drivers and passengers, the risk to pedestrians are greater than those inside a car, with fatality rate being 1.5 times greater than any car passenger.When it comes to risk, older adults, children, and alcohol-impaired drivers or pedestrians are at most risk in pedestrian accidents. The risk is further heightened in a situation where a vehicle is at high speed. Lately, distractions also cause accidents not only for drivers, but also pedestrians, specifically those who are using their phones while crossing the road. We urge everyone to exercise area awareness at all times and to keep their attention on the road. Avoiding accidents not only prevents loss, damage, injuries and death to one’s self, but also on other people in the surroundings.

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