Show r Another Pedestrian Is Killed SALT Q ALT LAKE CITY has had another pedestrian 1 fatality the fatality the eighth since January bring i ing the traffic death toll in the city to 10 com corn compared pared with six he same date dat last year The latest pedestrian death in almost every way is typical of the circumstances which are largely r responsible for this heavy loss of life among pedestrians The victim was wag 59 years old She was struck by an automobile after dark in a residential resi res- area It was raining at the time and visibility therefore was was poor She was crossing crossing cross cross- ing the street a considerable distance feet froth from an Intersection According to the motorist she stepped into the street from behind behind be be- hind three parked cars There is some q question estfon as to whether the motorist had his lights on Certainly if he did not it was inexcusable negligence But the police have not established that fact and the facts fads in the case as now reported exemplify in almost every instance the particular hazards to to pedestrian safety emphasized repeatedly by traffic safety experts i It-is It not the intention of The Telegram to tomi mi minimize the guilt of motorists in pedestrian fatalities or to deny the probability of some negligence on their part But the fact remains that it matters little after a pedestrian has been killed if the motorist is partly to blame The pedestrian is dead No punishment of the motorist can possibly make up for that loss Neither can any law enforcement campaign waged against motorists no matter how drastic dras tic prevent pedestrian fatalities if pedestrians fail fall to heed common sense rules of safety On the other hand l If pedestrians do exercise reasonable reasonable rea rea- rea prudence the fatality toll can be greatly greatly great great- 1 ly reduced Salt Salt Lake City s latest p pedestrian tragedy P t. t fl Y h 1 tm r j h B L I probably could have been avoided if pedestrian safety rules had been followed Dont Don't cross streets except at Intersections or marked crosswalks This applies just as much in residential areas as downtown downtown may maybe be even more because of poorer visibility Be particularly careful If you are above middle age After dark and especially if it is raining make it a habit to watch out for automobiles You can see them but they may not be able to see you That's simple Isn't it And It isn't very much to ask in the effort to save further traffic tragedies in Salt Lake City perhaps City perhaps even I your own life |