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.
mellowjohnny:
how do you know that the guy killed in the bus collision rear-ended the bus, and not vice-versa? i never saw that in any report. (this is a genuine question.)
This is just horrible. I like right at the corner where the cyclist was hit in September and can testify that too many drivers treat 8th Ave like a speedway. Not to demonize SUVs too easily, but just yesterday I did watch a big one barrell up Union at about 50 and blatantly go through a red light at 8th.
Also, the business about the sun in the driver’s eyes just doesn’t wash. If the driver was already on 8th, the sun would have been at his/her back. And if the driver had been coming up Carroll before turning, the sun would’ve already been pretty high in the sky–hardly the kind of light that make it hard to see. And yes, if it’s hard to see, slow the eff down…
Here’s hoping there are some real consequences for this careless (at best) driver.
Much as I hate speed bumps, I agree. People have absolutely no respect for being in a heavily pedestrian area. E-W streets are way too long and cars easily accelerate to 40mph or more, particularly when trying to beat the light.
The war is really Pedestrian vs. Cars (SUVs or Smartcars I don’t care)
As a pedestrian who also has a car in PS, I am extraordinarily aware of cars when I walk. Yes I still cross a street when the walk signal is blinking, however I wont cross if it’s stopped, even if the traffic light hasn’t changed, because I know it’s about to. This very morning I saw a dumb chick begin crossing Carroll and 4th Ave even as the traffic light changed! It only help up the cars for a few seconds, which isn’t a big deal, but it could have been if the driver wasn’t aware. In that case, it’s not only the driver’s fault for not paying attention, but the pedestrian too for putting herself in harms way.
I’m really sick of pedestrians not paying any attention.
“Ever asked what’s wrong with yourself being in this post?”
I don’t get the question cb6.
I agree that texting is a massive problem and needs a severe crackdown. I also fail to see how sun in one’s eyes made me do it can be an excuse. SLOW DOWN! If you can’t see well, slow the hell down.
Finally, the answer, I believe, is speed bumps. They are a huge pain in the ass for drivers, and they cut speed by more than half. They are life savers and should be used much more frequently. I truly don’t get why they are as rare as they are.
I live on this corner and saw the vehicle post accident – the driver was likely going fast as the windshield sustained a very hard hit and was smashed in a circular pattern. It is extremely common to see people rushing to make a light in Park Slope and the sight lines can be very bad with the incline.
ever asked what’s wrong with yourself being in this post?
whoever in this thread thinks that is jokeworthy material should pretend that the deceased is someone you care about dearly and think about how you’d feel.
maybe this poor guy’s kids were pulled out of class this morning by their teacher and then told that their dad is dead. that’s knee slapping funny. what the hell is wrong with you people?
Somebody in this scenario was running a red light if it happened in a crosswalk without a turn involved. Whoever that was is the one at fault. (If the car was turning, then it’s the driver’s fault.) I’ve seen cars run lights, and I’ve seen pedestrians step off against a light without even bothering to look whether any cars are coming.