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In a pedestrian collision, with other conditions unchanged, what effect does higher impact speed have on the pedestrian?

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It increases serious or fatal injury risk.

It increases the risk of serious or fatal injury. Severity also depends on factors such as pedestrian age and vehicle characteristics. A road type cannot be said to always account for the most severe pedestrian collisions without defined data and period. Slow down and be especially alert where pedestrians may be present.

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  • It increases serious or fatal injury risk.

  • It always reduces injury severity.

  • Impact speed never affects injuries.

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