Developing: Pedestrian Struck at 8th and Carroll
This just in from a tipster…A pedestrian was struck, and is possibly dead, from being hit by an SUV at the intersection of 8th and Carroll this morning. I have heard reports that are not confirmed from a news source that I have that it’s a male in his 50’s. It is not a hit…
This just in from a tipster...A pedestrian was struck, and is possibly dead, from being hit by an SUV at the intersection of 8th and Carroll this morning. I have heard reports that are not confirmed from a news source that I have that it’s a male in his 50’s. It is not a hit and run since the vehicle is still on the scene. It’s windshield is smashed up. Sadly this is the same intersection (same side of the street and everything) where the bicyclist was struck and killed recently. A bystander believed that it was probably due to sun in the eyes of the driver going down 8th Avenue that caused the accident. But this is obviously just a guess. It’s a very sad day for Park Slope.
cmu: Sure, I can “err on the side of caution and NOT hit peds even if they’re doing something “wrong”, like jaywalking.” BUT pedestrians should err on the side of living by not tempting a multi-ton vehicle by walking out in front of it. Why do pedestrians get a pass when they do something “wrong, like jaywalking” (which, by the way isn’t just wrong, it’s illegal) but drivers are wrong no matter what?! As a (good) driver, I drive for the other drivers around me. I can’t walk for the pedestrians as well.
On another note, making 8th 2-way would be a disaster. Can anyone imagine the cluster eff of 4-way traffic at 8th and Union?
Sadly I was there and unfortunately saw the entire horrendous accident…and that is exactly what it was…regardless to all those on this blog who speculate and insert their own biases. Does anyone know today about the man who was hit? Those of us who were there who did not know him have been praying for his life.
My husband used to work with the man who was hit and he is currently in critical condition. He is a long time Park Slope resident with three daughters. I would agree with some of the posters that the lame attempts at humor are incredibly hateful not to mention less funny than a joke my 2 year old might make. If I sound hyper-sensitive, it may be because my 24 year old niece was struck and killed by a car in December and I am still shocked at the sub-human comments made about the incident under the police blotter report in the paper. The internet can be wonderful, but as long as cowards can hide behind anonymous monikers and forget what it means to be a member of the human race, it’s far from perfect.
jebensch, that’s a Toyota badge, either a Highlander or RAV4 (can’t tell from the front view — it not the current model of either one). DMV classifies SUVs as “Suburbans,” hence the correct description earlier of a “Toyota suburban.”
http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/law_enforcement/93268/brooklyn-man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-car/Default.aspx
Not too rain on the reactionary parade here, but the vehicle was actually a Honda CRV – not really an SUV. It’s built on a car platform and really more of an awkwardly high-up station wagon.
That said, I’m a cyclist and am consistently angered and frightened by the commuting motorists speeds as they all funnel towards Grand Army Plaza.
Speed bumps, more lights won’t do it. I don’t understand why they local precincts can’t position a couple of traffic cops on 8th ave once a week to ticket the 50mph drivers and bring this area under a little control.
My best hopes for the victim of the accident and his family.
What a relief! I can keep driving my fat-ass SUV!
The man who was struck was still alive as of last night:
http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/law_enforcement/93268/brooklyn-man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-car/Default.aspx
bkylcycnic, guess you can’t read too well, is the sun in your eyes?
What I at least said is that you SLOW DOWN to a safe speed when you can’t see too well. Or are in fog. Or in driving rain. Or if you’re going blind.
And for iheartbk, it’s not that the ped “always has the right of way,” but that it behooves you, driving a 4 ton hunk of steel way too fast (or even at normal speed,) to err on the side of caution and NOT hit peds even if they’re doing something “wrong”, like jaywalking. Particularly in a residential area where there may be kids around as well, or do you think they should be hit because their parents didn’t train them with the right behavior? Jeez.
Whomever posted “the pedestrian alway has the right-of-way” is dead wrong. I try to stay off of 8th Ave. but take it when (a) coming off the PPE, (b) looking for parking, or (c) dodging the delivery trucks on 7th.
At times the sun is killer on 8th. Double-parked cars on 8th should be towed, especially because they tend to park “slolem-fashion” making drivers weave back and forth between the lanes. AND, last but not least, it seems pedestrians on 8th have a problem crossing at the corner with the light.
If the light is green and you know you see me coming, cross the street like you mean it. If pedestrians can cross as slow as they want when they want, just abolish the lights and let everyone get in where they fit in.