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BOSTON FAIL: 25 LOCAL STORIES IN 2012 THAT MADE US CRINGE

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Beware of cars in Quincy. The city had a total of 95 pedestrian accidents in 2012, from cars rolling over their owners to rain foiling brakes to jaywalkers darting in front of accelerating vehicles. Quincy officials have said they are trying to enforce pedestrian safety for walkers and drivers.

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Beware of cars in Quincy. The city had a total of 95 pedestrian accidents in 2012, from cars rolling over their owners to rain foiling brakes to jaywalkers darting in front of accelerating vehicles. Quincy officials have said they are trying to enforce pedestrian safety for walkers and drivers.

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