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Unfortunately, pedestrian safety in San Jose, San Francisco, and the Bay Area is a growing concern. According to the California Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities Report, pedestrian fatalities have doubled since 2012, posing a significant risk to individuals on foot.

Pedestrian accidents can occur in various scenarios, not just at intersections. Common locations include parking lots, while exiting buses, Uber, Lyft, or taxis, while jogging or walking, and in unmarked crosswalks. Many of these accidents are caused by distracted driving, where drivers fail to notice pedestrians due to activities like texting, smartphone use, eating, or adjusting the radio. Accidents can also occur when drivers disregard traffic signals or fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

In more severe cases, driver behavior can be particularly egregious. This includes speeding, drunk driving, passing a school bus when the stop sign is extended, or committing a hit and run after striking a pedestrian. These reckless actions put pedestrians at significant risk of serious injury or death.