SAN DIEGO — Pedestrian safety is an issue the City of San Diego says it is taking seriously, but the number of pedestrian related deaths is on the rise.
New data shows 44 people (pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers) were killed in the streets of San Diego last year.
This week alone, three pedestrians were killed in the City of San Diego due to reckless driving. Two of those deaths were caused by hit-and-run drivers. In one case, an elderly man was struck and killed while walking in a crosswalk against a red light. The driver in that case stopped, and police said neither drugs nor alcohol were factors.
San Diego Police said they are making an effort to crack down on both distracted walking and reckless driving by conducting regular operations where they ticket anyone not paying attention.
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has said he is doing his part by upgrading 300 city intersection.
The City also partnered with a the group Vision Zero – which announced its commitment to eliminate all traffic related fatalities by the year 2025 by improving intersections and installing more protected bike lanes.
News 8 reached out to Vision Zero, but they were not available for comment.
San Diego police said they are planning a pedestrian operation for this weekend.