Colorado State Patrol launches campaign to reduce pedestrian-related crashes

As Daylight Saving Time approaches in November, it’s already starting to get darker earlier. The Colorado State Patrol tells CBS Colorado that 70% of pedestrian-related crashes happen when the sun is setting or it is dark.
To bring down the number of crashes, drivers and pedestrians need to pay more attention, according to state troopers.
Drivers should:
Pedestrians should: 
“We should be taking them to school,” said Sgt. Patrick Rice, Colorado State Patrol. “Make sure they understand that route. They should understand the hazards that are along the way, and they should know particular spots to pay extra special attention to. They should understand the boundaries of staying on the sidewalks and they need to know that mom and dad took them and showed them where to stop on the corner. This is the button I need to hit for the crosswalk.”
Experts believe that following those guidelines will help reduce the number of pedestrian-related collisions as it gets dark earlier.