An 84-year-old woman lost her life on Christmas night, struck by a car while crossing Spring Mountain Road outside of a designated crosswalk. While the driver, who remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, will likely face scrutiny, this incident raises a critical question about personal responsibility.

Shouldn’t pedestrians also be accountable for their own safety, especially when choosing to cross busy roads outside of marked crosswalks?

This tragedy serves as a stark reminder that traffic laws exist for a reason. Whether driver or pedestrian, we all have a duty to exercise caution and prioritize safety on our roads.

Is it time to re-emphasize pedestrian safety education and personal accountability to prevent such heartbreaking incidents?

Source: news3lv.com