"Alcohol and Drug Use Linked to Rising Pedestrian Fatalities in New York City: A Growing Concern. New data reveals a disturbing trend in New York City, where pedestrian fatalities are increasingly linked to alcohol and drug use. According to recent statistics, a significant proportion of pedestrians involved in fatal crashes in the city have been found to have consumed alcohol or used illicit substances. As the city continues to grapple with the issue of road safety, officials are sounding the alarm on the need for increased education and enforcement to prevent these tragic incidents."


New York pedestrian fatalities often involve alcohol and drugs  News-Medical