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Determining who gets blamed when cars hit pedestrians

February 13, 2024

Determining who gets blamed when cars hit pedestrians

Pedestrian Crossing

A new study examines the circumstances behind who is found at fault when cars hit pedestrians in an urban area.

Results showed that the environment where the crash took place – especially the types of roads and the amount of access to marked crosswalks – played a key role in whether the pedestrian or the driver was blamed for the collision.