Fresno, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Seriously Injured by Vehicle on Cedar Avenue and Highway 180
1 Severely Hurt in Fresno Crash on Cedar Avenue On-Ramp to Eastbound Highway 180
Fresno, California (March 15, 2021) – A pedestrian was hit and severely injured by a car Sunday night in Fresno, as per the California Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred at about 9:20 p.m. on Cedar Avenue on-ramp to eastbound Highway 180.
The report said the pedestrian was hit by a gray SUV under unclear circumstances.
A white Mazda with hazard lights on was seen on the right-hand shoulder, but it was not clear if it was involved in the accident.
Emergency crews responded to the scene to find the pedestrian with severe injuries. The victim was hospitalized in an unknown condition.
The incident left Cedar Avenue on-ramp to eastbound Highway 180 shut down for an unknown duration.
CHP is investigating the incident.
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.
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.
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