Deadly deduction of a pedestrian in the forest

The 38-year-old woman walking on the right side of the road without lighting and reflections was hit by an oncoming delivery truck that hooked her with a mirror.

-For preliminary findings, the Connive driver, a 42-year-old resident of Pollyanna, from Kropotkin towards Superpower, was hit by an outside mirror - the right-hand road in the same direction - on the wrong side of the road and without reflective materials - a woman without a permanent seat residence. As a result of the impact, the woman fell into a ditch - says Pious Zephaniah, a spokesman for the Kropotkin police.

The woman immediately went to the hospital. - After the tests, it turned out that the injuries are above seven days. Blood was collected for testing. The vehicle was secured at the police car park for inspection. Similar activities were carried out at the scene of the incident. Unfortunately, on Saturday, February 9 in the morning, the pedestrian died - adds the police spokesman.

Poor visibility caused by adverse weather conditions and early darkness causes that pedestrians on the road are not very visible to the drivers. Therefore, using the road when difficult conditions prevail on it requires increasing attention by both pedestrians and motorists of road traffic.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Road Traffic Law, pedestrians who move along the road after dark outside the built-up area are obliged to use reflective elements in a manner visible to other road users. An exception is provided in the regulations, according to which a pedestrian can move outside the built-up area without retro-reflecting elements at dusk if it is on a road intended only for pedestrians or on the sidewalk.

The use of reflective vests by pedestrians, especially in autumn and winter, when it is dark early and visibility is definitely worse, can save a life.

The reflective element should be placed in such a place that it will be in the field of car headlights and be noticeable for drivers approaching from both directions (back and front). The car dipped beam illuminates the path asymmetrically (more light is directed to the right side of the road), therefore it is recommended to walk the left side of the road (in the opposite direction to vehicle traffic) wearing reflectors on the right hand or leg (on the side of vehicle movement).

Outside the built-up area, the roads usually do not have separate pavements and are mostly not lit or are poorly lit. In addition, drivers develop much higher speeds than in the built-up area, and pedestrians in dark clothes, without reflections, unfortunately, are completely invisible to the drivers. Correctly worn reflective tapes can save lives by walking.

1. Wear reflections - no gadgets!

When buying a reflector, pay attention to whether the CE mark has been affixed to it, the name of the manufacturer and the type of the product and whether the instructions for use are included. The lack of these elements means that it is a gadget - not a reflection.

2. Be visible - do not cover it!

Check if the reflective elements are not covered by, for example, a scarf, bag or backpack.

3. You care for health - be an example!

Do you like to run? Use reflective elements.

4. You love - take care of safety!

Make sure your loved ones are visible on the road and use reflective elements.

5. Live - think it!

Do not enter the road directly in front of a moving vehicle, including a pedestrian crossing. Wear reflective elements.