Pedestrians Are the Most Frequent Victims of Traffic Accidents

Pedestrians Are the Most Frequent Victims of Traffic Accidents / 14ymedio
Posted on August 24, 2014

14YMEDIO, Havana, August 22, 2014 — In recent weeks, the official media
have reported numerous traffic accidents in several provinces. In
addition to drivers and passengers, pedestrians represent a significant
proportion of victims: 34.6% of deaths in the country and, in the case
of Havana, the percentage skyrockets to 70.9%, according data reported
on the television evening news by the National Directorate of Traffic.

The official report hid some of the factors contributing to this
situation, especially the poor condition of the sidewalks, the lack of
pedestrian crossings on busy streets and avenues, and the deterioration
of the traffic lights or the power outages affecting their operation.

As for the responsibility of drivers, several factors explain the high
incidence of accidents: disrespect for the right of way, speeding or
drunk driving.

According to recently published official data, in the first half of this
year Cuba reported more than 5,600 traffic accidents, with a balance of
347 dead and over 4,300 injured.

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