Category: pedestrians

Man Drives at Pedestrians Inside German Airport Garage

BERLIN—A motorist drove at pedestrians and rammed parked cars on Friday in a parking garage at Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany, injuring three people slightly, police said. Two police officers also were slightly hurt as they pinned down the 57-year-old man, who appeared to have mental health issues, according to a police statement. Most people…


Gov. Gavin Newsom Enacts Bill Decriminalizing Most Jaywalking in California

California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill decriminalizing jaywalking, in most cases. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2147 on Friday. Authored by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-Calif.), the bill is also called “The Freedom to Walk Act” and legalizes safe street crossings. “This bill would prohibit a peace officer, as defined, from stopping…


1 Dead, 8 Injured After Driver Hits Pedestrians in Berlin

BERLIN—A man drove a car into pedestrians in a popular Berlin shopping district on Wednesday, killing at least one person and injuring at least eight others, rescue services said. The man drove into people on a street corner at around 10:30 a.m. before getting the car back on the road and then crashing into a…


Huntington Beach’s E-Bike Saga Continues as City Considers Legalizing the Rides 

Huntington Beach city council will consider allowing electric bicycles (e-bikes) on its popular beach trail and other areas April 5, the same day officers intend to enforce an e-bike ban. Existing regulations constitute an e-bike ban on the city’s beaches, bike paths, and sidewalks. Council members Mike Posey and Natalie Moser are leading the effort to lift the ban, while enforcing speeding restrictions….


At Least 8 People Hit By Vehicle near San Diego City College, Driver Detained

SAN DIEGO—A driver was detained on suspicion of hitting at least eight pedestrians with a vehicle this morning near San Diego City College in downtown San Diego’s East Village neighborhood, a police officer said. There was no immediate word on injuries resulting from the crash, which was reported shortly after 9:05 a.m. in the 1400…