Missouri City mom killed walking son to school at center of new TxDOT campaign: KPRC2 Hounews
In 2021, 5,366 traffic crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Texas, and as a result 841 people were killed, a 15% increase in pedestrian fatalities over the previous year. Another 1,470 people were seriously injured.
In the Houston area in 2021, there were 1,466 traffic crashes involving pedestrians, resulting in 204 fatalities and 383 serious injuries.Houston area mother Lisa Torry Smith was in a Missouri City crosswalk in October 2017 while she was walking her 6 year-old son to school. She is at the center of TxDOT’s new campaign.Elliot Smith, Lisa’s husband, appeared on KPRC 2+ to share his family’s story and encourage drivers and pedestrians to look out for each other. Watch the full interview in the video player at the top of the page.Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.Be cautious when passing stopped buses or other vehicles.Follow the posted speed limit and drive to conditions.
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