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What seemingly harmless design trend has made modern SUVs significantly deadlier to pedestrians?

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What seemingly harmless design trend has made modern SUVs significantly deadlier to pedestrians?

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What seemingly harmless design trend has made modern SUVs significantly deadlier to pedestrians?
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