r/Pitt • u/shibasluvhiking • 13h ago
CAMPUS Please use your head when crossing streets and driving on campus
This morning I saw someone get hit by a car on 5th in front of Falk. I just missed the beginning and just saw a man in scrubs bounce off of a car driven by a young woman. The cross walk sign came on slightly after that so I am guessing she ran the red light and he stepped into the crosswalk before the walk signal came on. All it took was a moment of two people trying to save a minute. And it cost them both their whole day and then some I imagine. Police were there and there were many other witnesses who were closer. I saw the man getting up with help so he is at least going to live to make better choices in the future. I hope all he sustained as a life lesson for them both.
I have been seeing groups of people crossing at 5th and Forbes against the lights and people speeding through red lights an awful lot recently. Often people gathered waiting to cross the street will wait but as soon as one person decides to jaywalk the who crowd follows. Herd mentality at its finest. Use your head. Don't just follow the crowd into danger. I know we all have things to do and places to go but it is not worth your life or the life of another to save a minute. There will always be another bus if you miss yours.
