U.S. Pedestrian Safety Urgency Highlighted by Incidents

Recent reports highlight a series of pedestrian-related incidents across the United States, underscoring the urgency of pedestrian safety. In Westfield, Indiana, Michael Kaforke was fatally struck by an SUV while walking on Eagletown Road. Salinas, California, has recorded its seventh pedestrian death this year, emphasizing the importance of National Pedestrian Safety Month. In San Jose, an investigation is underway to identify a hit-and-run driver who injured a pedestrian near San Jose State University. Birmingham, Alabama, witnessed a fatality on Interstate 65, with the victim's identity still unknown. Lastly, Kansas City saw a pedestrian critically injured in a complex multi-vehicle crash, with potential impairment of the Kia driver involved.