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Hit by a Car As a Pedestrian, Portland Man Dies on Valentine\u2019s Day<\/b><\/p>\n

Being hit by a car as a pedestrian was probably the farthest thing from Portland resident Tommy Gann\u2019s mind on Valentine\u2019s Day as he crossed the street near his home. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of February 14, 2013 as Gann diagonally crossed Southeast Holgate Street and 14th<\/sup> Avenue. Portland police reported that Gann \u201cdied after being taken to an area hospital.\u201d<\/a> Originally designated as a hit-and-run, the incident was high-publicized as police asked the public for help in locating the driver of a white Ford Econoline with a damaged grilled. Just one day later, a suspect was identified and Gann\u2019s family held a vigil on Sunday night at the location of the accident in a show of solidarity while they await the driver to turn himself in to authorities.<\/p>\n

85,000 Pedestrians Suffer Personal Injuries Annually<\/b><\/p>\n

Approximately 85,000 people are injured or killed annually in accidents where they are hit by a car as a pedestrian. Most often occurring at intersections and in crosswalks when vehicles fail to stop for traffic signs, yield the right of way, or stop for lights, pedestrian accidents almost always result in either a fatality or a serious injury. Extremely fragile, the human body is not equipped to withstand the impact of a large, powerful motor vehicle. Pedestrian accidents in any metropolitan area like Portland are most often the result of:<\/p>\n