Pedestrian wrecks are commonly attributed to reckless, careless, aggressive, and distracted driving. Other common negligent behaviors that can lead to a motorist colliding with a pedestrian include texting while driving, failing to yield the right of way, failing to look both ways before entering an intersection, disobeying traffic signs and signals, and speeding. Drunk driving or driving while influenced or impaired by drugs, can also cause a serious pedestrian accident.