Tragedy on the Road: Rethinking Pedestrian Safety

This chapter explores a pedestrian accident in Hyattsville involving an intoxicated woman, analyzing the societal perceptions and investigative outcomes related to pedestrian safety. It critiques roadway designs that prioritize vehicle speed over human safety and calls for a reevaluation of traffic planning to mitigate pedestrian hazards. The discussion emphasizes the need for immediate municipal responses to traffic incidents and updated design standards that focus on safety for all road users.