Hans Buschhaus Killed in Cottonwood Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 5
Hans Buschhaus ID’d as Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle on Interstate 5 near Sunset Hills Drive in Cottonwood
Cottonwood, California (April 15, 2021) – Authorities have identified the pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday night in Cottonwood as Hans Buschhaus, 74, of Cottonwood.
The deadly pedestrian accident occurred at about 11:40 p.m., on April 6, on Interstate 5, just north of Sunset Hills Drive.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Buschhaus was walking in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 when he was struck by a 2021 Honda Civic, driven by Adrienne Randall, 40, from Forest Grove, Oregon.
Cottonwood Man Killed in Crash on Interstate 5
Buschhaus was pronounced dead at the scene.
Traffic on the roadway was stopped for an unknown period due to the accident.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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