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Palma mourns: Why did a car drive onto the sidewalk?

Why some Palma streets leave pedestrians exposed

Narrow roads, parked cars and missing barriers can leave pedestrians exposed in Palma when a driver loses control.

Published: April 22, 2026
Palma mourns: Why did a car drive onto the sidewalk?

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What makes streets in Palma dangerous for pedestrians when cars lose control?

A street can become dangerous when there are narrow lanes, poor sight lines, parked cars, and no physical barrier between the road and the pavement. In parts of Palma, that means even a brief loss of control can put pedestrians at serious risk. The problem is often not just driver error, but also how the street is designed.

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