San Marcos, CA: Man Hit and Hurt by Vehicle on State Route 78 near Woodland Parkway
Pedestrian Injured in San Marcos Accident on State Route 78 near Woodland Parkway
San Marcos, California (March 1, 2021) – A male party was injured following a San Marcos accident near Woodland Parkway on February 28, a local news source reported.
Officials responded to the crash site shortly before 5:50 p.m., on State Route 78
As per the report, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the westbound side of the interstate in the evening hours.
The man was reportedly crossing from the center divider to the right shoulder of the roadway at the collision time.
San Marcos State Route 78 Injures Male Party
Paramedics responded to the scene and attended to the pedestrian who had sustained unspecified injures.
The investigators are gathering more evidence to determine the cause of the accident.
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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