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The Virginia Department of Transportation shows the accident fatality numbers for Northern Virginia are lower but are still too high for safety officials.  The Virginia DMV's accident data shows that 2019 was the "deadliest year in the last decade" to be a pedestrian in Northern Virginia.  Despite the number of fatalities dropping in 2020, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and other transportation officials are hoping to find new strategies that will improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety.

THE UNITED STATES - The United States used to lead the world in motor vehicle safety.  However, the lack of innovation has caused the United States to fall behind other countries in terms of auto safety according to BLOOMBERG.COM.  The popularity of sports utility vehicles and the lack of progress in passing improved Federal safety standards for cars and trucks made the roadways more deadly. 

COLORADO - According to a new study from the American Automobile Association (AAA) released on January 11, 2021, the number of fatal pedestrian accidents on Colorado's roadways increased by 89% over the past ten years. In the United States, 2018 saw more fatal pedestrian accidents than any other year since 1990. 

Approximately 63 million Americans have at least one pet dog.  Since 2000, the percentage of people who have a pet dog has steadily increased by almost 22%.  

The Shepherd Rehabilitation Center discovered that falls account for about 30.5% of all spinal cord injuries. In addition to spinal cord injuries, fall victims often endure other injuries. Knee, ankle, wrist, and elbow injuries are common complaints slip and fall accident victims make after a serious fall. These injuries can result in breaks, strains, sprains, torn muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Head injuries like concussions and lacerations are also common. 

According to a helicopter crash news story published by hattiesburgamerican.com, one person was tragically killed in a helicopter accident in Jones County, Mississippi.*

SACRAMENTO, CA - According to ESPN.com, California Governor, Gavin Newsom, approved new legislation making it illegal for first responders to take unofficial photographs of people who have been killed in a crime or accident.  The release of unofficial pictures of the victims' bodies in the tragic Kobe Bryant helicopter accident inspired the legislature to craft the new law.

Homer Police Ask Pedestrians to Help Avoid Pedestrian Accidents By Being Seen in "Be Seen!" Safety Campaign

Homer, NY - According to an online news article, a concerned citizen and a severe pedestrian accident have inspired the Homer Police Department to launch its "Be Seen!" pedestrian safety campaign.  The "Be Seen!" campaign is designed to remind pedestrians how to "Be Seen!" by drivers in hopes of reducing pedestrian accidents in the community.  The campaign's format provides helpful tips that pedestrians can use to minimize their risk of sustaining an accident while walking, running, and biking.

In 2008, U.S. lawmakers passed the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.  The act included a requirement to implement new rail safety technology called Positive Train Control (PTC).  The Positive Train Control was supposed to be in place nationwide by 2015.  However, the completion deadline has been delayed twice.  The revised completion date is December 31, 2020, but the project is significantly behind schedule. 

According to a news story published on wpri.com, two acrobats received a personal injury settlement of $52.5 million.  The insurers will pay the multi-million dollar settlement.  The two performers were severely injured when the "chandelier-like" suspension apparatus they were suspended from collapsed due to alleged negligent safety practices by the circus staff.  

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released the agency's first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The plan is designed to reduce the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities on America's roads. The action plan will be implemented and managed by both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and overseen by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) agencies. 

According to an online report, the number of fatal pedestrian accidents has been on the rise in the United States starting in 2009. 

South Carolina - According to an online news report, recent South Carolina Department of Transportation studies state that the Harden Street corridor in Five Points has the largest amount of pedestrian and bicycle accidents in South Carolina. There are many safety improvements ready to be implemented in Five Points that will improve pedestrian and bike safety. Because of those numbers, changes are being made.

According to an online news report,, the total number of fatal pedestrian accidents has already surpassed last year's totals.  The news report states that the number of pedestrian deaths in both Tennessee and Nashville has exceeded last year's numbers.  

According to THV11.COM, an increase in foot traffic in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been a contributing factor in the surge of pedestrian accidents this year.

Nebraska - According to an online news report, a man from Grand Island has filed a lawsuit asserting that a Bobcat loader has a dangerous defect and the defect caused his severe personal injuries.*

FLORIDA- Hit-and-run collisions occur frequently in the Sunshine State. 

USA- Ammoland.com writes that Smith and Wesson Inc. recently recalled two models of its M&P shield easy pistols.

USA- Toys are on holiday shopping lists and it is important to remember that these products can present dangers to the children to whom they are gifted.

According to an news report published on GPB.ORG, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing's 737 Max jet to resume passenger flights following 20 months of grounding due to two tragic 737 Max plane crashes.