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crosswalk

[kraws-wawk, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌwɔk, ˈkrɒs- /




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Thirteen-year-old Joshua Mora was walking home from school March 30, 2023, when he was hit by a motorcycle in the crosswalk at Whittier Boulevard and Orme Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The lawsuit said the intersection lacked signage, lighting and other traffic control tools that would have helped a driver see and avoid the teen in the crosswalk.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The detective said that if Grossman had been going 45 mph, the collision “wouldn’t have happened” because the boys would have been through the crosswalk.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

She wouldn't even cross at an empty crosswalk if the signal didn't give her permission.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

"We've got reports of robots causing issues with traffic, blocking emergency vehicles because they're acting erratically at crosswalks."

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

We can place it over to the side into a larger snow pile while making sure it’s not in the way of the crosswalks and curbs.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2026

Hale said he requested marked crosswalks on Midvale Avenue in early October but no improvements had been made.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 8, 2025

First, though, we must deal with the current injustice: the planned removal of one of the coolest sets of crosswalks in any American city.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 30, 2025

I should get back in that car and drive to school, slowing down in crosswalks and stopping at yellow lights.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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