Blame Factors

Whenever there is a motor vehicle accident, law enforcement officials love to mention both speeding and alcohol when describing the incident. They want to keep accidents, speeding, and alcohol connected in the mass subconscious. So even when speed and alcohol have nothing to do with an accident, the first thing they'll say completely unsolicited is "speed and alcohol were not factors in the accident". Well, who asked? In this case;

"RCMP in Powell River are investigating the death of a five-year-old girl who ran out into traffic on Highway 101 on Saturday…police say speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the death."

I believe that "victim ran into highway traffic" is the contributing factor here don't you think?