DOH: 3,295 pedestrians involved in traffic accidents in 2022

More than 3,000 pedestrians figured in various traffic accidents in the country in 2022, data from the Department of Health (DOH) has shown.

According to Tina Panganiban-Perez’s report on “24 Oras” on Monday, the DOH Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System reported there were a total of 31,086 vehicular accidents last year. Pedestrian accidents stood at 3,295.

Public interest group ImagineLaw earlier urged authorities to enforce road safety laws, saying over 1,600 children die yearly due to road accidents. They also called on motorists to be responsible drivers and always adhere to the prescribed speed limit.

“For the government, this responsibility is through enforcing our road safety laws. Maglaan tayo ng mga enforcers. Bumili tayo ng speed guns. Bumili tayo ng breathalyzers para hindi lasing ang mga nagmamaneho…Para sa private sector, tulungan natin ang mga empleyado natin na maging responsableng road user. Sa ating mga kabataan, sa ating mga guro, turuan natin ng road safety ang ating mga mag-aaral,” ImagineLaw project manager for road safety Daphne Marcelo said.

(For the government, this responsibility is through enforcing our road safety laws. We should add more enforcers; procure speed guns, and buy breathalyzers to ensure drivers are not under the influence of alcohol. For the private sector, let us help our employees become responsible drivers. For the youth and educators, we should teach them road safety.)

Meanwhile, the Department of Education (DepEd) said students should be taught proper guidelines to ensure their safety when crossing streets.

“Alam nila kung ano ang mga dapat gawin sa kalsada. Hindi doon dapat naglalaro ng basketball. Hindi doon dapat tumatambay nang walang luminga linga. Kailangan kapag sila ay nasa kalsada, alerto, maagap, mabilis ang pag-iisip dahil buhay ang nakasalalay,” DepEd Assistant Secretary Dexter Galban said.

(They should know what are the dos and don’ts of road safety. You shouldn’t play basketball there. You should not cross without looking at both sides. They should know that they should be alert when crossing the street because their lives are at stake.) — Sundy Locus/DVM, GMA Integrated News

DOH: 3,295 pedestrians involved in traffic accidents in 2022
Source: Filipino Viral News PH