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A Dangerous Year for Older Pedestrians

Recently, an elderly pedestrian was struck down on a congested street after tripping over a black, Velcro-closed shoe. The senior citizen, hit in the head of Richmond Hill during rush hour, was fortunate that he survived. Unfortunately, four other elderly pedestrians have not had the same luck on York Region roads this year. As our communities grow older and roads more congested, experts predict that pedestrian fatalities will only grow in number. According to a spokesperson for the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, a car strikes a pedestrian every three hours in the GTA. An article posted by the yorkregion.com has provided a list ... Read more