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U.S. pedestrian deaths reach a 40-year high (text.npr.org)

submitted 2 years ago by dingus@lemmy.ml to c/news

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[–] alottachairs 14 points 2 years ago

I'd rather meet the consequences of being late, then being an unsafe driver.

Just take a moment to slow down, and look out for pedestrian crossing signs. Drive the speed limit, You will make it to your destination, it's not a race.