Several incidents involving pedestrians being hit by vehicles have occurred recently. A schoolgirl was hospitalized after being struck by a car outside North Kent College in Dartford, with local authorities offering support to witnesses. In Phoenix, another girl sustained serious injuries after being hit near Horizon High School. In Beaumont Leys, Leicestershire, two pedestrians were seriously injured when a car collided with parked vehicles before hitting them; two men were arrested in connection with the incident. Additionally, a 12-year-old girl in Wollaston was injured in a collision with a car, but her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. These accidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding pedestrian safety in various locations.