A pedestrian was struck and killed while walking along Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia on December 10. According to news reports, the pedestrian was walking on the highway for unknown reasons around 11 pm when he was hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

I-95 southbound was closed for several hours between I-676 east and Market Street exits.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family.

Pedestrian Accidents Increase During the Nighttime

According to recent data from the Federal Highway Administration, 76 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur at night, despite lower pedestrian activity during these hours. Some of the common reasons why nighttime pedestrian accidents are so dangerous include:



Limited Visibility: Judging distances and speeds in low-light conditions can be difficult. Shadows and the glare from oncoming headlines can obscure the pedestrian from the driver. [...]



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