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Driving to a lecture last night on a narrow winding road, as I came around a bend doing about 25-30 mph, two cars were coming towards me, one with bright lights. As they were about to pass, I somehow caught sight at the last minute of a pedestrian walker in my lane - dressed all in black ! (but with white sneakers). Since I could not pull left due to oncoming traffic, I had to stay in my narrow lane and almost hit the stupid %^%$#@. I could see the headline now: "Pedestrian killed by 85-year old". The stupid idiot deserved to get hit. Due to oncoming cars, I could not use my brights. A close call.
 
Makes you wonder why someone running on the road at night would not dressing light colors and have a red strobe light on them. I see it all the time here.
 
Where they going in the same direction as you?

You should always walk facing oncoming traffic so you can take avoiding action. If it is dark a strobe light is a must. CABs are often the cause of this situation.

David
 
He was facing us. There was no place for him to go. This road is barely wide enough for two cars let alone a jogger. He never should have been walking or jogging in the roadbed after dark. No sidewalks either. Years ago, my wife wrecked our Infiniti G20 when she rear-ended a car that stopped short one dark night because of 2 joggers in the roadbed. Some people here never learn.
 
See them and cyclists out in the early morning hours all the time. Some tend to act like they're out by themselves and just ignore traffic, assuming I guess cars will somehow stop or miss if they suddenly cut across in front. Oh, and many dress in dark colors with no carried lights.
 
Add to this the number of those people who like to wear headphones while jogging or biking. When I cycled a lot for exercise and my transportation needs back in the forever ago, I relied on my ears almost as much as my eyes.
 
When I walk or ride my bike I observe traffic laws, wear bright clothing and assume all cars are trying to hit me. I also warn people I'm passing but those folks with ear buds can't hear and get the wee wee scared out of them.
 
I must have struck a chord because when I posted my story on the local message board, I've gotten at least 25-30 approval posts and thank you's. Pedestrian here just got run down and killed yesterday afternoon.
 
pdplot said:
I must have struck a chord because when I posted my story on the local message board, I've gotten at least 25-30 approval posts and thank you's. Pedestrian here just got run down and killed yesterday afternoon.
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