Walk Toronto has joined 15 other organizations dedicated to road safety to urge the Chief Coroner of Ontario to commence death reviews for road fatalities involving pickups and large SUVs based on the growing body of research that these vehicles pose a greater risk of death to pedestrians and cyclists than conventional cars (e.g., sedans) on our roads. We believe, based on the research, that pickups and large SUVs have been involved in deaths on our roads that would not have occurred with regular cars.
We believe an investigative review for pickups and large SUVs, typically designated as “light trucks,” is needed to save the lives of people on foot, bikes, and who rely on mobility devices, including wheelchairs and scooters, or who have visual impairments.
The letter includes an extensive analysis of the evidence relating to the danger posed by oversized pickups and light trucks to pedestrians and cyclists.
- Read the full letter: Request for investigation of road deaths in Ontario involving pick-up trucks, large SUVs, and heavy trucks (PDF)
- See the CBC News story (quoting Walk Toronto’s Daniella Levy-Pinto)
- Watch the CBC News video clip (featuring Walk Toronto’s Daniella Levy-Pinto)
- Watch the CityNews video clip (featuring Walk Toronto’s Daniella Levy-Pinto)
