SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department pushes drivers and pedestrians to be cautious following multiple instances of pedestrians being hit and killed by vehicles.
In a release, SPD says there have already been four pedestrian fatalities so far in 2025. They all have something in common: those who have been hit were trying to cross the street outside of designated crosswalk areas.
Now, police are reminding people the safest place to cross the street is at a crosswalk, signal or intersection. SPD is also urging those who travel on foot to remember an acronym that could help them avoid being injured or killed – telling them to use their “WITS”:
- Watch and be seen by motorists
- Identify risks
- Take the safest route across
- Stay Alert
Police are also encouraging people to be aware of traffic laws per city ordinances such as the Pedestrian Safety Ordinance , as well as the following:
- Sec. 106-452
- Sec. 106-453
- Sec. 106-454
- Sec. 106-455
Quick links to those ordinances can be found here…