Analysis of fatal pedestrian injuries in King Country, WA, and prospects for prevention

Pedestrian fatalities caused by motor vehicles in King County, WA, over a 12-month period were reviewed to examine the potential for prevention. Possible strategies for prevention appear to include improved enforcement of pedestrian right-of-way laws, changes in vehicle design, modification of the environment (particularly in urban areas), and improved training programs for children.

Record #:
1884
Date:
1989
Format:
Journal Article
Author:
Rivara, Fred P et al
Corp:
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Centre, University of Washington
Source:
Public Health Reports
Citation:
104(3)89
Keywords:
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY;PEDESTRIANS;PREVENTION STRATEGIES
Identity:
USA
Location:
F
Class:
F220

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