Pedestrian traffic accident deaths up 12%

The number of pedestrians killed on the roads so far this year has jumped by 12% compared to the same period in 2006, gardai said today.

The number of pedestrians killed on the roads so far this year has jumped by 12% compared to the same period in 2006, gardaí said today.

With the evenings getting darker, pedestrians and cyclists have been urged to wear fluorescent or high visibility clothing.