Mission Valley, CA: CHP Investigating Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash at Friars Road Near Fashion Valley
Pedestrian Seriously Hurt in Mission Valley Crash at Friars Road Near Fashion Valley
Mission Valley, California (April 11, 2021) – A pedestrian accident that took place Friday afternoon in the Mission Valley resulted in major injuries, a local news source reported.
The hit-and-run collision occurred along Friars Road near Fashion Valley at approximately 4:00 p.m.
As per the dispatch, a man was hit by a vehicle after stepping into a crosswalk on Friars Road just west of state Route 163.
The male party was reportedly walking away from one of the parking structures of the Fashion Valley mall when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a male driver east on Friars Road.
Major Injury Mission Valley Pedestrian Crash
The unidentified victim was hospitalized with multiple serious injuries, including fractured bones.
Officials are still gathering more evidence to locate the involved operator who fled the scene.
Anyone with information regarding the mishap is urged to contact the police at (858) 495-7800 or the Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
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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