Events tagged with "H. E. Smith"

Historical Events tagged with "H. E. Smith"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Accidents & Tragedies

Bridget Driscoll's Fatal Collision with Motor Car

August 17th, 1896 128 years ago

Bridget Driscoll became the first recorded pedestrian fatality due to a collision with a motor car on a London street. The incident occurred when she was struck by a vehicle traveling at a moderate speed. This incident took place amidst the burgeoning popularity of motor vehicles in the UK, highlighting the burgeoning tensions between emerging technology and pedestrian safety.