Pedestrian hit and killed in Kensington

Sad news from the Washington Post.  A pedestrian was struck and killed by three vehicles this morning in Kensington, which is not far from Norbeck and Layhill.  Our condolences go out to his family. 

I can't imagine the pain and shock this pedestrian felt when he was hit and run over by not one, but three vehicles!  It sounds as if this road was designed to move large numbers of vehicles without any regard for pedestrian safety. 

Regardless of who was at fault, imagine the guilt and grief felt by the drivers who ran over this pedestrian.  The painful memory of hitting this defenseless pedestrian will be with them for the rest of their lives.

Do you know if any pedestrians or bicyclists have been hit, injured, or killed on Norbeck Road and Layhill Road?  To my knowledge, I've not heard of any incidents, but that could still happen since both roads are narrow and curvy with poor sightlines, few shoulders, and no sidewalks or bike paths.   

We can prevent such tragedies from occuring on Norbeck Road and Layhill Road by contacting our County councilmembers and State Senators to demand that they take action and provide the necessary funding.

Full article available after the jump:

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 12/09/2011

Pedestrian killed in morning Kensington collision

By David Marino-Nachison

A 93-year-old man was killed in a Friday morning accident, police said.

According to the Montgomery County police, Semen Buslovich was crossing Newport Mill Road near Lawrence Avenue about 6:50 a.m. when he was hit by a car headed south on Newport Mill. He was then hit by two other vehicles, police said.

Buslovich, of the 10900 block of Connecticut Avenue in Kensington, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

None of the drivers of the three vehicles were injured, and all three remained at the scene, police said.

Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 301-8402435.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/pedestrian-killed-in-morning-kensington-collision/2011/12/09/gIQAYcDoiO_blog.html