
A Crosswalk, a Pedestrian, a Truck: Who Loses?
By Michael Barasch
In August, 16-year-old Renee Thompson of the Bronx had just left her job as a cashier at a candy store. Ms. Thompson was crossing the street at Third Avenue and East 60th Street when she was struck by a 19-wheel tractor-trailer. The driver did not realize there was a problem until three blocks beyond the […]