Los Angeles, CA: CHP Investigating Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Highway 101 and Interstate 10
1 Killed in Los Angeles Crash on Southbound Highway 101 to Eastbound Interstate 10 Connector
Los Angeles, California (April 21, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol said.
According to CHP, the incident happened at about 8:23 p.m. on the southbound Highway 101 to eastbound Interstate 10 connector, near N Mission Road.
The pedestrian was struck by the car under unclear circumstances sustaining fatal injuries.
First responders found the vehicle on the left-hand shoulder, and the victim’s body lodged into the back windshield of the car.
The transition was closed for an unknown duration as authorities investigated.
No other details about the accident were available.
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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