RCMP encourage pedestrian safety as a shared responsibility through the fall and winter
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As the fall brings more rain and darker evenings, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is reminding residents to be safe as both motorists and pedestrians.
The RCMP say more than half of all pedestrian involved collisions in British Columbia occur between October and January with weather, distractions (both driver and pedestrian) and failure to yield to pedestrians being the leading cause.
“With the days becoming shorter, we are experiencing more darkness during our daily commutes, increasing the risk of pedestrian collisions,” said Constable Chris Terleski, media relations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.
“These collisions frequently occur when drivers are turning at intersections or when a pedestrian is jaywalking, wearing dark clothing, or not paying attention. We need to prioritize pedestrian safety and do everything we can to prevent someone from becoming seriously injured, or killed.”
