Sacramento, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Seriously Hurt by Motorcycle near Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive
2 Hospitalized after Sacramento Accident near Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive
Sacramento, California (April 22, 2021) – Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a traffic accident in Sacramento Tuesday night, a local news source said.
The major injury collision happened near Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive at approximately 10:10 p.m.
An individual was reportedly struck by a motorcycle near the Sacramento intersection under unclear circumstances.
Sacramento Car Crash Seriously Injures 2 People
Both the pedestrian and the rider sustained serious injuries in the accident. The patients, whose names were not revealed, were attended to by paramedics before being taken to local hospitals for further medication.
The wreck resulted in the closure of the intersection of Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive for unknown time.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evince to determine the cause of the accident.
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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