[devane617]

Read the comments at the end of the article. I see more comments popping up these days suggesting that government is to blame, or should have done something that would have prevented the accident.

[CindyDawg]

Sad.These accidents happen though. Are there good statistics to show a high rate involve the elderly though? I see plenty of young reckless drivers all the time.

[driftdiver]

If you’re in Florida during the winter you are stupid if you don’t watch out for folks like this.

Florida pretty much has the highest pedestrian death rates in the country.

[NonValueAdded]

I thought from the headline that it was an oldster in the crosswalk that didn’t make it in time. That is a big issue in Florida communities. Sometimes even the youngin’s have to really hoof it to make it across in time.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[ThreePuttinDude]

The main problem with that area, (I'm there every Friday)
is the crosswalk law they have in St. Pete. No matter what,
the pedestrian has the right of way. The traffic flow in that
area usually will be doing 35 -45 miles per hour. Now try and
stop when someone steps out on the street, EXPECTING you to
come to a screeching halt in a short span. I'm surprised there
hasn't been many many more of these types of stories.

Age doesn't really come into play here. Its the mind set of the
people that cross the streets without being aware of the
surrounding traffic situation.

[MinuteGal]

Except in older urban areas and some subdivisions, sidewalks are hard to find in Florida.

You either walk on the side of the street, on the shoulder, or down in the weeds where the fire ants will getcha right up to your knees.

Leni

[AAABEST]

Just last week (here in FL), a relative of mine was sent to the hospital after being smashed between his parked bread truck and and car that an old lady was backing out of a parking space.

She said that she didn't see the truck, which is about the size of a small house.

Whatever the statistics tell, it is well known fact among those who live here that these old folks cause many traffic accidents, injuries and deaths in Florida because of their inability to drive safely.

If they're not capable of driving safely, they should be off the road. Period.

[Emperor Palpatine]

I wonder if the old bag could even see over the dashboard?