Fallbrook, CA: Skateboarder Hit, Seriously Injured by Car on Old Highway 395 and Highway 76
Pedestrian Severely Hurt in Fallbrook Crash on Old Highway 395 and Highway 76
Fallbrook, California (March 30, 2021) – A skateboarder was hit and seriously injured by a car Monday night in Fallbrook, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP said at around 11:54 p.m., a pedestrian was skateboarding across the street when they were struck by a silver sedan.
The incident happened on westbound Old Highway 395 at Highway 76.
The report said a Good Samaritan stopped their black Chevrolet Suburban next to the victim and blocking traffic lanes possibly to shield them from being hit by other vehicles.
The pedestrian sustained major injuries in the crash, as per the report. Paramedics responded to the scene to transport the victim to the hospital.
Authorities are investigating the accident.
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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