Crosswalk

Blind Pedestrians Take Legal Action Against D.C. for Unsafe Crosswalk Conditions

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Washington, D.C. – A group of blind pedestrians has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia, alleging that the city has failed to provide safe crossing conditions at various intersections. The suit aims to address what the plaintiffs describe as a persistent lack of accessible pedestrian infrastructure, specifically in crosswalks designed for visually impaired individuals. The suit claims that many crosswalks lack appropriate audio signals and tactile paving that help guide blind pedestrians across streets safely. According to the plaintiffs, these deficiencies not only pose significant risks to their safety but also discriminate against … Read more

Atlanta Activist Champions Traffic Law Reform After Surviving Harrowing Crosswalk Accident

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Atlanta, GA — Struck by a vehicle in a horrific crash that catapulted her 38 feet, Veronica Watts spent a substantial part of 2024 healing from a traumatic brain injury, a broken nose, and a spinal contusion. Her painful recovery has galvanized her into action against Georgia’s permissive traffic laws, which allowed the driver who hit her to escape with only a $250 fine and continued driving privileges. On that unusually warm winter day, Watts attempted to cross North Avenue near a local supermarket at around 2 p.m. When she moved from the median after … Read more

DC Couple Files $60 Million Lawsuit Against Amazon and Third-Party Company After Woman Suffers Severe Injuries in Crosswalk Accident

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A D.C. couple has filed a $60 million lawsuit against Amazon and a Maryland company following an accident that resulted in severe injuries to a woman. The incident occurred at the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest, as captured in a video obtained by the News4 I-Team. The footage shows Rita Iannazzi being struck by a delivery driver while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. The driver, who was seen eating at the time, was subsequently issued an infraction for colliding with a pedestrian, according to a D.C. … Read more