Majority of school-age victims hit by cars between five and 14 years-old

Children aged five to 14 accounted for about 60% of school-age victims of car/pedestrian collisions in the province, reports Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).
In total, there are 48 pedestrians from this age group injured each year in Manitoba, said Clif Eden, MPI’s manager of road safety.
One in four cyclists struck by cars in Manitoba are five to 19 years old, according to MPI data. On average, 60 school-aged cyclists are hit each year by a vehicle.
“Many of these pedestrians were hit while going to or returning from school,” said Eden. “Manitoba drivers need to focus on making the roads safer and re-familiarizing themselves with safe driving tips as students head back to school.”