He added the ambulance service often responds to calls about pedestrians who have been hit by vehicles. Despite Pedersen's observations, a number of students and pedestrians said they are noticing the growing number of people being hit by moving vehicles. I'm surprised by how many people do get hit. The cars don't stop. Blame for these accidents, according to some, should fall on the shoulders of drivers as well as pedestrians.
People do unexpected things.
Gelcich agreed the blame for accidents can be attributed to both drivers and pedestrians. Drivers must be frustrated. But to some pedestrians, like Borys, drivers are the ones who should be more careful when driving on busy streets, like the ones in downtown State College. She added she thinks drivers are more responsible for pedestrian-related accidents. Drivers are going too fast and are not stopping at the lights.