Who was the man who died in a hospital parking lot?
David Alexander Bell, 39, died earlier this month after suffering from chest pain, his wife Sadie said A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a beloved husband and father — and his wife says he died after the hospital he was taken to refused to care for him.
Why are so many people killed in parking lots?
Why hundreds are killed in crashes in parking lots and garages every year. The National Safety Council finds as many as two-thirds of drivers may be pulling into shopping centers distracted. One in five accidents happen in parking lots. The leading culprit for distraction is the cellphone, reports CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
How to avoid an accident in a parking lot?
Comply with the signs posted like stop signs or speed limit signs. Turn on headlights (during daytime too) to reduce the risk of crashing. Try to park farther away from the entrance, where traffic is less congested. Buckle up. Accidents can happen anytime. Park in areas that are well-lit. Parking lot rules also apply to pedestrians.
How many pedestrians are injured in parking lots?
According to the 2010 report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on fatal occupational injuries by event or exposure, 126 of the total 277 pedestrians injured due to being struck by a vehicle or mobile equipment at workplace took place in a parking lot. 2. Pedestrian Accidents in Parking/Parking Lots Involving Children
David Alexander Bell, 39, died earlier this month after suffering from chest pain, his wife Sadie said A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a beloved husband and father — and his wife says he died after the hospital he was taken to refused to care for him.
Why hundreds are killed in crashes in parking lots and garages every year. The National Safety Council finds as many as two-thirds of drivers may be pulling into shopping centers distracted. One in five accidents happen in parking lots. The leading culprit for distraction is the cellphone, reports CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
Comply with the signs posted like stop signs or speed limit signs. Turn on headlights (during daytime too) to reduce the risk of crashing. Try to park farther away from the entrance, where traffic is less congested. Buckle up. Accidents can happen anytime. Park in areas that are well-lit. Parking lot rules also apply to pedestrians.
According to the 2010 report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on fatal occupational injuries by event or exposure, 126 of the total 277 pedestrians injured due to being struck by a vehicle or mobile equipment at workplace took place in a parking lot. 2. Pedestrian Accidents in Parking/Parking Lots Involving Children