https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-west-end-vehicle-ramming-three-hospital
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vehicle-rampage-jeep-vancouver-park
Residential streets are usually narrow and intended for slow moving traffic. This fool didn't seem to care.
Major streets and roads don't necessarily have a central traffic divider, along with some highways. However, any major highway should have a safety traffic divider. Ideally, any bridge with 2 way traffic should have a safety barrier.