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Greenbelt, MD (February 6, 2025) – Greenbelt police officers responded to the scene of a pedestrian accident on the morning of February 6 in Prince George’s County.
According to news reports, police say a vehicle struck a person near the Greenbelt Center on Greenbelt Road. There are no further details about the pedestrian’s injuries or whether the driver was injured.
Greenbelt Road was closed from the entrance of the shopping center to Southway Road as first responders worked at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Pedestrian safety has become an increasingly pressing concern across Maryland in recent years. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, fatal pedestrian accidents have been on an alarming upward trend for the past three years. Even more concerning, 2023 saw the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in the last five years.
The rise in pedestrian accidents can be attributed to several interconnected factors that have created increasingly dangerous conditions on Maryland’s roads. Distracted driving and walking, particularly due to the widespread use of mobile devices, has dramatically increased the risk of collisions. This problem is compounded by insufficient pedestrian infrastructure in many areas, leaving pedestrians vulnerable as they navigate streets that weren’t designed with their safety in mind.
The situation has been further exacerbated by growing traffic volumes in both urban and suburban areas, where development has often outpaced infrastructure improvements. Speeding and aggressive driving behaviors continue to pose serious risks, while poor visibility during early morning and late evening hours – times when many people are commuting – creates additional hazards for pedestrians.
These complex challenges demand a coordinated response from both local and state governments. As officials work to implement solutions, the Maryland pedestrian accident attorneys at Regan Zambri Long urge everyone to remain vigilant, follow traffic laws, and prioritize the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable groups. The mounting toll of these accidents makes it clear that immediate action is needed to prevent further tragedies on Maryland’s streets.
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