A Tucson woman is speaking out after a frightening close call in a crosswalk, a growing concern she has about pedestrian safety in the city.

Paulette Brooks says she was nearly hit by a car while walking with the signal at the intersection of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon.

I had the right of way. I had the green light, I had the walk signal, said Brooks. As soon as I stepped off the curb, a car turned right in front of me. I could touch it; it just scared me so much.

In 2024 alone, 17 pedestrians and six cyclists were killed on Tucsons streets, many in crosswalks.

Brooks now rides the bus and says she gave up driving after being rear-ended twice. Ive been driving for 55 years, and it wasnt so bad until recently, she said.

She believes more drivers are rushing and not paying attention

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