Brentwood, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on San Vicente Boulevard
Person Killed in Brentwood Pedestrian Accident on San Vicente Boulevard
Brentwood, California (April 5, 2021) – A male pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning in a crash in the Brentwood neighborhood in West Los Angeles, according to a local news source.
The deadly accident happened a little after midnight Sunday, April 4, in the 11600 block of San Vicente Boulevard.
Authorities said the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle for an unknown reason on San Vicente Boulevard.
Pedestrian Dies in Brentwood Accident
Emergency crews responded to the scene and found the pedestrian lying in the roadway. Sadly, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was being withheld pending notification of family.
It remains unclear if the involved driver stopped at or fled the scene. San Vicente Boulevard was closed during the investigation.
Further details regarding the collision were not immediately provided.
The crash remains under 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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