Road Fatality Rates Reach Highest Level in 15 Years

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By Kea WilsonOct 1, 2020, 2:34 pm256 pts
It’s official: walkers who ventured outdoors during COVID-19 lockdowns had a greater chance of being killed than any time in the past 15 years, despite historic declines in driving — suggesting that the real problem remains streets that are designed only to move cars quickly. The rate of roadway fatalities…

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