Daly City, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle at Skyline Drive and Westridge Avenue
Woman Killed in Daly City Pedestrian Accident at Skyline Drive and Westridge Avenue
Daly City, California (March 5, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday night in Daly City, according to a local news source.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened in the area of Skyline Drive and Westridge Avenue on Thursday, March 4.
Authorities said a woman was hit by a vehicle while walking in the area.
Woman Hit, Killed by Car in Daly City
Medical personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Her name was withheld pending notification of family.
The involved driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police.
Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call the Daly City Police Department at 650-991-8183.
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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