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FunLife64 t1_isg33w8 wrote

Reply to comment by Proof-Return-6846 in Intersection of North Main and Olney by mkspo

What? People are hit by cars and killed and they go unnoticed or not reported?

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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_ishw2du wrote

I've been hit by several cars in this city and rarely ever reported anything because I either wasn't injured or the injury was small. Not gonna waste my time and potentially get more medical bills, fuck that. I also know plenty of people in this city where the same situations happen.

Edit: Downvotes just prove most redditors on here once again don't have any idea how dangerous or frequently vulnerable road users are hit or have close calls. Enjoy hiding behind your 2 ton metal cages!

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FunLife64 t1_isjjluf wrote

You’ve been struck by cars as a pedestrian several times? Ok….

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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_isjxatg wrote

Mostly biking. Happens pretty frequently to pedestrians, cyclists, etc. Likely very underreported as another mentioned.

Confused, do you not walk or bike around this city or area? There is a reason people literally sprint across. This specific cross is absolutely batshit.

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FunLife64 t1_isl8hz4 wrote

I live, walk, bike and drive in Providence.

You literally stated that people are killed and it’s not part of any stats. That’s a bit extreme.

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Locksmith-Pitiful t1_isljsy3 wrote

Underrepresented for a few reasons I mentioned. Stop framing accidents as "people getting killed."

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