Pedestrian Hit, Seriously Injured by Vehicle in San Ysidro
Woman, 74, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in San Ysidro Pedestrian Accident
San Ysidro, California (April 13, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle Monday night in the San Ysidro neighborhood of the City of San Diego, according to a local news source.
The major injury pedestrian accident happened at about 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 12. The exact scene of the crash was not mentioned in the report.
Police said the pedestrian, a 74-year-old woman, was hit by a vehicle while walking across San Ysidro street.
The woman sustained life-threatening injuries, including a brain bleed, and was taken to a hospital where she underwent surgery.
Further details regarding the collision were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation by San Diego Police.
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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