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When a car hit and killed a pedestrian walking along East Washington Avenue last month, the incident was among 20 fatal car crashes in Dane County this year and underscored ongoing concerns over traffic safety in the community.
Dane County has seen an average of 38 fatal crashes in recent years, according to state Department of Transportation figures, amid efforts to reduce serious injuries and deaths involving vehicles…