The city continues to tackle the growing number of pedestrian deaths throughout Tucson. Its task force is educating the community on the rules of the road -- starting with our youngsters.
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City creates task force to address growing pedestrian deaths

Pedestrian versus vehicle crashes have gotten so bad - the city has established a task force to address the often deadly problem RTA funding will ...
Councilman wants deadly crosswalk investigated

A Tucson councilman wants a deadly crosswalk made safer after a 13-year-old boy was killed last week.
Despite recent fatalities, city won't crack down on jaywalking

Crossing the street shouldn't be a live-threatening situation, but in Tucson, more people are dying doing just that.
Going beyond who has the right of way

Crossing the street in Tucson is no cakewalk. How can pedestrians and drivers make it safer for everyone?

13-year-old hit and killed near 22nd and Randolph

A 13-year-old boy is dead after a fatal collision near the intersection of 22nd and Randolph. It happened Thursday at around 1:30pm, when a group of young teens were running across ...
After pedestrian death, authorities urge caution crossing streets

The death of a 61-year-old woman crossing a Pima County roadway has left a family in tears, fellow pedestrians on alert and some authorities frustrated.
Pedestrian killed crossing street

A woman was hit and killed crossing the street on Tucson's Northwest Side tonight.
Pedestrian killed; leaves behind 6 children

Tuesday morning, 36-year-old Tina Rieger was walking in the crosswalk between Rosemont and Broadway, when she was hit by an oncoming pickup truck. It cost Rieger her life, and six children ...
Pedestrian killed sheds light on dangerous intersection

A pedestrian killed near Broadway Blvd and Rosemont leaves behind six children, and a realization. Residents near the intersection like Peggy Bartlett say it's a dangerous place to try to cross.
Officials ID pedestrian killed in early morning accident

Tucson Police responded to a serious injury collision involving a pedestrian on Tuesday morning.
Tucson adding more pedestrian HAWK lights

Studies show the specially marked intersections really do make pedestrians safer
Hit & run driver leaves teen critical. Why no charges?

TPD says a decision will wait while it gathers more evidence.
16-year-old girl in critical condition after pedestrian collision

9OYS Traffic Alert: The Tucson Police Department is investigating a traffic collision involving a pedestrian that has left a 16-year-old girl in critical condition.
Auto-Pedestrian accidents up

What's driving the accident rate?