The South Carolina Highway Patrol, Greenville Sheriff’s Office and Greenville Police Department joined to urge motorists to be aware of pedestrians. 105 pedestrian fatalities have been recorded so far this year, ten of which happened in Greenville County. This is a rise compared to the 84 during the same time last year. The increase in pedestrian fatalities have caused police to create SEE (Stop, Educate and Enforce), according to news reports.
“In order to prevent these kinds of tragedies we’re all going to have to learn our responsibilities,” explains Lt. Dean Elliott of the Greenville Police Dept. “We all grew up to often with the misunderstanding that pedestrians always have the right of way regardless of where they are in the roadway. That’s simply not the case. A well educated pedestrian about his responsibilities in that roadway will help us to bring down those figures.”
As a Moncks Corner auto accident attorney, I’m glad authorities are making an effort to reduce pedestrian fatalities. If you or a loved one were harmed in a crash, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, and discuss any important legal questions you may have regarding your case. A personal injury lawyer can help walk you through your case by guiding you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible results.
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