This is neither the first nor the last time pedestrians have been struck by vehicles with failed braking systems. The fatal accident in Ambohidahy two days ago reminds us that tragedy can strike anyone at any moment. There is no safety for those whose only means of transport is their own two feet. Due to budget constraints in the transport sector, many people are forced to walk long distances to reach their workplace or return home. Beyond the risk of being robbed by criminals, they face the danger of accidents like the one in Ambohidahy. Perhaps it is time to secure the sidewalks. In principle, they should be higher than the road, but in many places, sidewalks have practically disappeared due to successive repair work, making them indistinguishable from the street. At any moment, pedestrians risk being struck. To prevent such tragedies that devastate victims' lives and the drivers responsible, protective barriers must be installed on certain roads, failing to raise the sidewalks. Such systems exist in many countries, including Mauritius. This is especially crucial in a city with steep terrain like Antananarivo, where descents are numerous and dangerous. We recall the runaway flour truck that struck pedestrians on a slope in Ankadindramamy, killing fifteen and injuring twenty-seven on December 6, 2012. Previously, at the same location, a similar tragedy occurred with nearly identical casualties. Without safety measures, pedestrians have no recourse after such accidents while their families are left devastated. This is the case of a firefighter whose family is now destitute. Another victim named Fify had just purchased schoolbooks for her two children from booksellers in Ambohijatovo before perishing in the accident. Her relatives wonder what they can expect from those responsible. Her two children are lost, coming from a modest family that depended on their mother's income. Certainly, the driver will face trial and receive a sentence commensurate with the severity of the act, possibly a fine and compensation for victims, but this changes nothing. It is unclear whether families of victims from previous accidents received compensation from the vehicle's insurance or other entities. Most often, victims' relatives are unaware of their rights and what recourse is available. Time will cause the matter to fade into oblivion and it will be forgotten. They lose on all fronts. Particularly those already marginalized.