Irwindale, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Arrow Highway
Man Killed in Irwindale Pedestrian Accident on Arrow Highway near 4th Street
Irwindale, California (March 11, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a highway in Irwindale Wednesday morning, according to a local news source.
Shortly after 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, authorities received a report about the accident on Arrow Highway, just west of 4th Street.
According to the authorities, a man was crossing Arrow Highway when a sport-utility vehicle hit him.
The man died in the accident. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with the police.
Arrowhead Highway between Irwindale and Azusa Canyon Road was closed for nearly three hours during 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.
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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