Jurupa Valley, CA: 2 Women Killed, 2 Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies Injured after Being Hit by Delivery Van
CHP Investigating Jurupa Valley Crash that Killed 2 Women and Injured 2 Sheriff’s Deputies
Jurupa Valley, California (February 28, 2021) – Two women died, and two sheriff’s deputies were injured when a delivery truck hit them Saturday evening in Jurupa Valley.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash took place at about 7:34 p.m. on Van Buren Boulevard at 56th Street.
As per authorities, two Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies were outside their patrol car responding to a crash when, for unknown reasons, an Amazon Prime delivery van driven by a man slammed into the patrol car and pushed it into the deputies and two other women at the scene.
The two women were pronounced dead at the scene.
The sheriff’s deputies were hospitalized with unspecified injuries and are expected to recover.
According to CHP, alcohol is not suspected to be a factor. It is also not known if speed or distracted driving were factors.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. 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.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
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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