How healthy is it to get hit by a truck?

Random thoughts from driving to work:

A lot of Austinites get out of bed, strap on some athletic shoes and take an early-morning walk for improved health. Kudos to them. However, more than a few seem to let their brains sleep in. I met a pair today that were walking next to a road that has a speed limit of 60, and few streetlights. They were adorned in dark red tops and black shorts. No reflective materials on them, not even their shoes. I didn’t see them until I was right on top of them, and I look for people when I drive.

Second, a sense of satisfaction when there is a Police Officer around when you wonder about them. I admit I drive about 5 mph over the limit. So when someone passes me like I have my truck in reverse, and then a little while down the road they are having an up-close-and-personal conversation with an officer, I can’t supress a snicker or two.