Sacramento, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle at Hillsdale Boulevard and Walerga Road
Sacramento Accident at Hillsdale Boulevard and Walerga Road Seriously Injures One Person
Sacramento, California (April 19, 2021) – A pedestrian accident that took place at an intersection in Sacramento Sunday evening seriously injured one person.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash site shortly after 7:35 p.m. at Hillsdale Boulevard and Walerga Road.
A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a red Ford Focus at the intersection on April 18 for undetermined reasons.
Major Injury Sacramento Accident
The victim, whose name was not revealed, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to an area hospital for medication.
It was not immediately established whether the involved motorist stopped and rendered aid to the patient after the wreck.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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