Distracted driving, speed cited as factors in pedestrian death increase
Pedestrian deaths were up 60% in 2020 over the previous year in Memphis. Speed and distraction played a part in the increase, says Memphis Police Col. Keith Watson, head of the Memphis Police Department’s traffic division. (Daily Memphian file)
Speed and distraction factored into a record increase of pedestrian deaths in Memphis during 2020.
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Bikeway and Pedestrian Program Pedestrian Safety Nick Oyler Col. Keith WatsonYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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