Fatal Accidents

Unfortunately, pedestrian are getting killed on El Camino in Atherton each year and there hasn't been any real improvement to avoid these fatal accidents in the future. In average more than 3000 are dying in only California per year as a result of car accidents.

Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. Here are some tips on how to avoid them:

Obey the speed limit and drive at a speed that is appropriate for the conditions.
Do not tailgate.
Use your turn signals.
Keep your headlights on at all times.
Do not use your cell phone while driving.
Do not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Pay attention to the road and do not become distracted.
Do not drive if you are tired.
Always wear your seatbelt.
Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition.

But technology shifts are required to reduce the number of accidents in near future:

Self-driving cars
Connected and automated vehicles
Cars with advanced driver assistance systems
Smart traffic light