Imperial, CA: Man Sustains Major Injuries After Being Hit by Vehicle on State Route 111 near Worthington Road
Pedestrian Hurt in Imperial Accident on State Route 111 near Worthington Road
Imperial, California (March 4, 2021) – A male pedestrian survived with major injuries after being struck by a vehicle on a highway in Imperial Tuesday evening, March 2.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the major injury crash site just around 6:30 p.m. on State Route 111 at E Worthington Road off-ramp.
As per the report, the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while running across the roadway in the evening hours.
Major Injury Imperial Pedestrian Collision
The victim sustained major injuries following the accident.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not released at the time of the report.
More details about this crash will be established after the CHP completes the 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.
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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