No charges laid in pedestrian collision

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Following an incident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, Greater Sudbury Police is advising motorists and pedestrians alike to obey the rules. File photo.

Following an incident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, Greater Sudbury Police is advising motorists and pedestrians alike to obey the rules. File photo.

Feb 02, 2012- 1:54 PM

Woman suffers minor injuries

By: Sudbury Northern Life Staff

A female pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection Elm and Elgins streets.

The incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Feb. 2. The woman was transported to hospital by ambulance, while Greater Sudbury Police continued its investigation. There will be no charges laid against the driver of the motor vehicle.

GSPS offers up these safety tips for drivers and pedestrians:

As a driver:
Pedestrian and vehicle collisions can be avoided by following a few simple tips:
- Match your speed to the road conditions, even if it means driving slower than the posted speed limit. That way you can maintain control of your vehicle and have ample time to stop.
- Constantly scan the road for potential dangers. Be especially cautious when blowing snow or heavy plumes of exhaust impair your vision.
- When you do stop for pedestrians, understand that it takes time to cross icy streets safely. Give pedestrians the time and space they need, and don't proceed until they've completely cleared the road.

As a pedestrian:
- Cross at crosswalks and intersections obeying right of way through lights and signs.
- Scan traffic from all directions as far up the roadway as you can see.
- Cross the street giving yourself time and space to do so safely taking into account weather and road conditions (ie. fog, icy roads,etc).

Posted by Arron Pickard 
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3 Comments

  • duhduhduh 2/4/2012 3:21:40 PM - Report Abuse

    If the woman was drunk or under the influence there is nothing the driver can do when she stumbled onto the road. Also many older gents on scooters or motorized wheelchairs in the inner core are looking for huge payments from insurance companies to supplement their welfare cheques when they are hit on purpose at cross walks..

  • J. Smith_125 2/2/2012 6:58:01 PM - Report Abuse

    "There will be no charges laid against the driver of the motor vehicle."

    So if it was the pedestrian's fault why wasn't she charged?
    There have been several of these incidents in the past little while....and the driver's weren't charged(determined to be at fault) SO why weren't the pedestrian charges in these cases either?

    You can be SURE if a driver's at fault and hits a pedestrian their CHARGED, why then when a pedestrian hits a car their not?

  • cyberstunned_1 2/2/2012 6:46:33 PM - Report Abuse

    They forgot the most important safety tip for pedestrians.
    Always remember that you're in Sudbury. Even if the light is green and the walk signal is there, never cross until every car has come to a complete stop. In this city a red light means at least three more maniacs can run through it.
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