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Heavy vehicles, higher speed limits lead to increased pedestrian deaths in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas Sun
Aug. 17, 2020
Heavy vehicles, higher speed limits lead to increased pedestrian deaths in Southern Nevada

America’s appetite for big pickup trucks and SUVs is killing us.

NHP troopers urge drivers to slow down following deadly week on Las Vegas roads
KSNV-TV: News 3
Aug. 14, 2020
NHP troopers urge drivers to slow down following deadly week on Las Vegas roads

On Thursday, three people - including a child - died in a fiery crash at the intersection of the I-15/US-95 on-ramp.

Vigil held for 2 teen girls fatally struck in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Review Journal
Aug. 5, 2020
Vigil held for 2 teen girls fatally struck in Las Vegas

Dozens gathered throughout the day Wednesday at a Las Vegas intersection to remember two teenage girls who were fatally struck by a suspected drunken driver Monday night.

Traffic records report rise in sidewalk pedestrian fatalities
Nevada Current
Jul. 14, 2020
Traffic records report rise in sidewalk pedestrian fatalities

Records show that eight of the 28 pedestrian fatalities in 2020 involved drivers who fled the scene, according to Erin Breen, coordinator for the Traffic Safety Coalition at UNLV, which researches pedestrian deaths.

Why Pedestrians Need to Be on the Lookout for Expensive Cars
Sci Tech Daily
Mar. 7, 2020
Why Pedestrians Need to Be on the Lookout for Expensive Cars

Drivers of expensive cars are less likely to yield for pedestrians in UNLV study. Researchers also found that motorists overall yielded less frequently for men and non-whites.

Yet another study confirms that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to ignore pedestrians
treehugger
Mar. 5, 2020
Yet another study confirms that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to ignore pedestrians

Nevada study finds that every thousand bucks of added value decreases the odds of yielding to pedestrians by three percent.

Expensive Cars = Bad Drivers? Or Is It All Of Us?
KNPR News
Mar. 4, 2020
Expensive Cars = Bad Drivers? Or Is It All Of Us?

Running red lights. Dodging in and out of traffic. Or racing fast ahead—only to get to the next stoplight.

The more expensive your car, the likelier you are to be a rude driver: study
Driving
Mar. 3, 2020
The more expensive your car, the likelier you are to be a rude driver: study

A new study in the Journal of Transportation and Health, unearthed by the dweebs at Car and Driver, suggests drivers of higher-cost cars were less likely to yield to pedestrians at a mid-block crosswalk.

'A sense of superiority' may be why drivers of pricey cars have a problem with pedestrians
stuff
Mar. 3, 2020
'A sense of superiority' may be why drivers of pricey cars have a problem with pedestrians

Most American drivers don't yield when a pedestrian crosses the street, but drivers of expensive cars are some of the worst offenders, according to a new study out of the US.

'A sense of superiority' may be why drivers of pricey cars have a problem with pedestrians
USA Today
Mar. 2, 2020
'A sense of superiority' may be why drivers of pricey cars have a problem with pedestrians

Most drivers don't yield when a pedestrian crosses the street, but drivers of expensive cars are some of the worst offenders, according to a new study.

Drivers of expensive cars less likely to brake for pedestrians
Las Vegas Review Journal
Mar. 2, 2020
Drivers of expensive cars less likely to brake for pedestrians

If you drive an expensive vehicle, odds are you are less than courteous to pedestrians.

Study shows rich drivers less likely to stop for pedestrians
News.com.au
Mar. 2, 2020
Study shows rich drivers less likely to stop for pedestrians

Researchers have uncovered some disturbing attitudes towards pedestrians — and it seems owners of luxury cars are the worst offenders.

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