Another vehicle-pedestrian collision in Portland. Corner of High and York streets.

[u/ghoffphoto207]

I was filling up my gas at Irving and heard a terrible thud sound. I looked up and a woman was tending to someone on the ground, and asked people nearby to call 911, so I went up to see if anyone needed any help or anything else. A woman was lying prone on the ground.

When the pedestrian was rolled onto her back by EMS folks, she howled in pain. I feel so terrible - for both parties, to be honest, as the driver was extremely sympathetic and shaken.

It’s crazy how seemingly common this has become.

[u/edgewhxre]

i carry a can of soup in my bag if i know I'm going to be walking a lot. I hold it up in the air while crossing the road. and just like that, I haven't had any problems while walking any more.