Well it is kind of weird that there is a barrier there
Not really, the sidewalk turns left in front of the house across the driveway. The area behind that gate looks to be a private drive. It probably abruptly ends in a more painful landing area than what that gate gave.
It’s likely to stop cars going down there. It also likely aims to slow down bikes and scooters, going into an area with more pedestrians.
It also likely aims to slow down bikes and scooters
It certainly succeeded with that!
I don’t think it’s supposed to be quite so literal in its application though.
delta-v is a cruel mistress
is it though? Could be a private drive
How did they not see it? They were looking straight ahead from what I can see.
Probably looking at their smartphone.
Ow that looks like that broke some ribs.
That was a straight up head collision on metal, that person might have died.
