In 2020, 6,519 pedestrians were killed in the U.S., according to government data. That's up 59% since 2009, and a 4% increase from 2019.

The North Carolina statistics showed that pickups were 42% more likely than cars to hit pedestrians while making left turns. SUVs were 23% more likely to hit people than cars. […] Outside of intersections, pickups were 80% more likely than cars to hit a pedestrian along the road. SUVs were 61% more likely, and minivans were 45% more likely to hit people than cars, IIHS [Insurance Institute for Highway Safety] said.

    • @AgreeableLandscape@lemmy.ml
      3•2 years ago

      Killing someone while driving drunk should be treated the same as first degree murder, injuring someone while driving drunk should be first degree assault. Why it’s a different charge in court is beyond me.