Dan, nothing much to add at this point as its still an ongoing affair ... though it was neither quite a residential street, nor an interstate. Its one of the more major traffic routes but it also has apartment complexes adjacent to it, some of which have entrances and walkways leading to the sidewalk there with some of these entrances within about 25 feet of this street and I was struck not far from one of these apartment buildings.
Neal, I don't know how I could not have seen it either. I was aware of every other part of my surroundings - other (minimal) traffic, pedestrians - and was able to describe where they were in relation to me as I crossed the road, so I don't think I was distracted or lost in thought; yet I somehow missed the elephant in the desert.
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