Walking on the edge.

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Nearly one in five pedestrians killed on America's roadways is the victim of a hit-and-run accident, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pedestrian fatalities now account for about 12 percent of all deaths related to motor vehicle crashes. And alcohol use among pedestrians in such crashes is 37 percent; for drivers, it is 18 percent. The report ranked states in terms of their...