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Connecticut sees significant increase in Pedestrians being struck by motor vehicles
In recent years, Connecticut has seen a disturbing trend: an increasing number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), pedestrian fatalities in Connecticut have increased by 20% from 2018 to 2019. In 2019 alone, there were 64 pedestrian fatalities in the state.