Following 4 pedestrian deaths, Baltimore drivers urged to use caution
BALTIMORE -- Pedestrians and drivers in Baltimore County are urged to be cautious on the road, especially in the evening hours, after police reported four fatal pedestrian crashes within five days.
Baltimore County police said three of those four crashes happened during the early evening or morning hours.
On November 7, a pedestrian died on Pulaski Highway and Chesaco Avenue. A day later, officers responded to Owings Mills Boulevard and I-795 where a pedestrian was struck while trying to cross the road. The pedestrian, Brandon Coby, 24, was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
In another recent incident, a pedestrian, identified as 54-year-old David Prymerman died after a crash near Washington Boulevard and Rittenhouse Road, according to officers. A pedestrian was killed on Reisterstown and Tollgate roads.
Baltimore County police recommend drivers and pedestrians take the following actions to reduce the risk of accidents:
Drivers are urged to:
- Obey the posted speed limit and slow down at intersections
- Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks
- Avoid blocking crosswalks
- Always remain alert behind the wheel
- Avoid using handheld cell phones and texting while driving
Pedestrians are urged to:
- Cross at intersections where signals are present and crosswalks are marked
- Watch for approaching vehicles
- Wear bright colors and reflective material
- Carry a flashlight
- Be careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks during the evening hours especially along busy streets with higher speed limits
- Use sidewalks where available
"Remain focused on the road, do not text and drive using any handheld devices and obey the speed limits," Baltimore County Detective Trae Corbin said.