There are bad pedestrians and drivers. If two cars collide, the drivers have some protection, but when a car hits a person, a fatality is very likely. Pedestrians don't have carte blanche to do what they please if they can't be given a summons.
As a driver and a pedestrian, I observe much lack of good judgment on the part of everyone in a hurry to get to their destinations. Many cars jump red lights and many pedestrians don't look out for cars and cross in the middle of the block. I remember one occasion when I was driving and saw two young men crossing against the light with their heads in their cell phones.
Common Sense and Courtesy Everyone!