Orangevale, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Motorist at Greenback Lane Walnut Avenues
Orangevale Accident at Greenback Lane Walnut Avenues Injures One Person
Orangevale, California (February 26, 2021) – A pedestrian was hurt after being struck by an alleged hit-and-run driver at an intersection in Orangevale Thursday evening, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The pedestrian collision took place in the area of Greenback Lane and Walnut Avenue at approximately 6:50 p.m.
An individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene.
1 Hurt after Being Hit by Vehicle in Orangevale
The crash left the pedestrian with unspecified injuries. Meanwhile, the identity and the current condition of the patient were not revealed at the time of the report.
Officials are gathering more evidence to locate the hit-and-run suspect.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
According to a 2019 Governors Highway Safety Association report, California recorded a 12% increase in pedestrian accident fatalities from 2018 to 2019.
Statistics also show that California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
Most pedestrian accidents can be avoided if pedestrians and drivers followed the recommended safety measures.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right of way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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