Two recent incidents in Canandaigua, where a 12-year-old bicyclist and a pedestrian were struck by vehicles, underscore the dangers of distracted driving. Both accidents, which resulted in minor injuries, occurred in crosswalks on Main Street and Lakeshore Drive.
Law enforcement officials there are emphasizing the importance of driver attention, particularly at intersections. “Drivers need to yield to pedestrians and cyclists in crosswalks,” Chief Matthew Nielsen recently told The Messenger.
New York law mandates that vehicles stop for pedestrians at crosswalks, and drivers should be vigilant for pedestrians, especially when their view is obstructed.
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