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Pedestrian Accidents

4 May

Pedestrian Accidents and Liability: What You Need to Know

Summer means more people are out and about, enjoying all the outdoor activities Austin has to offer. From barbecues to block parties, summer festivals and pub crawls, family outings, and farmer’s markets, people of all...

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26 Jun

How to Safely Ride an Electric Scooter in Austin

Austin consistently ranks as one of the fastest growing urban cities in America. Many younger adults are moving to this city due to an increase in employment opportunities and a higher quality of life. When traveling th...

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11 Apr

Helpful Ways to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents in Austin

Now that daylight saving time has passed, spring is officially here, and summer is just around the corner. For Austin residents, this signals the beginning of festival season, which began with South by Southwest (SXSW). ...

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11 Dec

What Do I Do If I Lose a Loved One in a Pedestrian Accident?

An Austin pedestrian was recently killed after an accident on Interstate 35 near Parmer, closing two northbound lanes and one southbound lane. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was rushed to a nearby hospital afte...

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7 Aug

Does Where You Live Affect Your Likelihood of Being Hit by a Car?

Can where you live affect your likelihood of getting hit by a car? According to crash data, yes, it can. The release of a pedestrian safety plan drafted after a year-long analysis of crash data showed that certain demog...

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17 Jul

It Can Wait Campaign Shows Dangers of Distracted Driving

This video is from New Zealand, but it shows a real worldwide danger. Plus, it’s pretty funny.           https://youtu.be/8crvXJJNxbQ

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5 Dec

Are Fatal Car Crashes on the Decline in Austin?

According to the Austin-American Statesman, 69 people have died in car crashes this year in Austin. At this time last year, that number was 90. Fortunately, it seems the roads are becoming a little safer. But this is no...

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16 Nov

Two-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Pickup in a Tragic Parking Lot Accident

A two-year-old and her family were in the Southpark Meadows shopping center whenever parent’s worst nightmare occurred. A driver in a pickup truck struck the girl in a tragic parking lot accident. According to police, ...

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19 Oct

Are Drunk Pedestrians Safe in Austin?

A man fell while crossing South First Street at night and was killed in a pedestrian accident last month. As it turns out, the pedestrian was likely under the influence of alcohol while he was crossing the street. Accord...

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29 Aug

How to Stay Safe in Austin School Zones

With school back in session, there are more than 500 buses that transport approximately 22,000 students across Austin’s 390 bus routes. Austin school police issued more than 6,600 citations to drivers who sped past or ...

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20 Jul

What is the City of Austin Doing to Reduce the Number of Pedestrian Accidents?

Last year was called “the deadliest year for Austin drivers,” and for a good reason. More than 100 people lost their lives in traffic accidents, 30 of which were involved in pedestrian accidents. As of July 9th, 34 p...

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30 May

What Injured Two Brothers One Mile and One Week Apart?

Earlier this month, a man was walking in the crosswalk at Seventh Street and Comal Street when a drunk driver hit him and sent him 20 feet into the air. The pedestrian sustained a traumatic brain injury and fractures acr...

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2 May

The Number of Pedestrian Deaths in Austin is Still Rising

Almost two weeks ago, a pickup truck smashed into a man in his 60’s in a fatal pedestrian accident. However, the driver who struck the man stayed at the scene of the accident and fully cooperated with the police invest...

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15 Feb

Why is the City of Austin Ignoring Parent Demands for Safer School Routes?

Given the number of drivers is increasing every day, many Austin parents have made complaints to the City of Austin about how dangerous school crossings have become. The problem is the city is not listening to any concer...

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27 May

Child Struck by Car Near University of Texas Campus

Sadly, a car near the University of Texas campus struck a child on May 15 in Austin. According to the Austin American-Statesman, the accident occurred near the westbound lanes of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard a...

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