Officer Jose Anzora Dies Days After Being Struck by Vehicle in Los Angeles
Officer Jose Anzora Killed in Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Woodlawn Avenue
Los Angeles, California (March 4, 2021) – Los Angeles Police Department officer has succumbed to injuries he sustained after being struck by a vehicle last week on Friday in South Los Angeles.
The deadly accident happened at about 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 26, near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Woodlawn Avenue.
Officer Jose Anzora was directing traffic on foot near the intersection when he was hit by a vehicle.
Anzora sustained major injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
The involved driver stopped at the scene and was cooperative, authorities said.
The accident remains under investigation.
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.
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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