All of us are asking ourselves – or anyone who will listen – how much more tragedy do we have to face while innocent pedestrians keep getting mowed down on our city streets?

Yet another victim was struck by a motor vehicle just last week, the third in the span of only a few months.

What can be the reason for this? How can we seek a solution to this seemingly unending series of heartbreaking incidents if we cannot identify the factors that cause or contribute to them? Is it even possible to do so?

Angered and shocked, we search for answers, wherever we may find them.

Many blame inadequate infrastructure on and around our roadways, be it poor lighting, signage and other markings. Others believe that speed limits must be lowered throughout the city. Speed bumps and more effective traffic lights installed.

Addressing these things may help. Of course, in our hearts we know that the main issue to be confronted is how we all conduct ourselves on the streets, both as pedestrians and drivers.

As pedestrians, we have to carefully exercise caution and observe marked instructions at crossings.

Likewise, as drivers we need to remain alert and lookout for our fellow citizens who may be stepping out in front of us, whether or not they themselves are following the rules of the road.