Hit-and-Run accidents in Denver, Colorado involving pedestrians have nearly quadrupled in four years despite efforts by civic leaders to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Statewide, pedestrian crashes involving vehicles accounted for 52 deaths in 2009 and 73 in 2012 according to CDOT. Even more disturbing is the number of drivers that leave the scene of the crash. Drivers who are caught frequently avoid prison time due to plea agreements with prosecutors.
A recent hit-and run involving a teacher and student at East High School resulted in serious injuries for the sixteen year old student. Legislators and policymakers say laws and money alone won't prevent collisions between vehicles and people - or persuade people to stay at the scene when someone is hurt. "It has to be the community embracing a culture of looking out for their own safety and the safety of others.", said Amber Miller, a spokesperson for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. Drivers as well as pedestrians should always be aware of their surroundings to prevent accidents.
The number of incidents is projected to rise as more people are encouraged to find alternate forms of transportation rather than driving.
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