But such an accident can pose a very serious risk to life and limb, and pedestrians might be twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car than aIt's even more risky in urban areas, with people there more than three times as likely to be hit by an electric car compared to a
Traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young people, researchers said, adding that pedestrians represent 1 in 4 traffic deaths. Three-quarters of pedestrians had been hit by a gas-powered vehicle, compared with just 2% by electric or hybrid cars -- not surprising, given how much more popular gas vehicles remain.
That means that collisions with pedestrians are twice as likely for electric cars as gas-powered ones, researchers concluded.
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