Kenneth McLeod Killed in Richmond Hit-and-Run Accident at Geary Boulevard and Park Presidio Boulevards
Kenneth McLeod ID’d as Man Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver at Geary Boulevard and Park Presidio Boulevards in Richmond
Richmond, California (April 27, 2021) – The San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Bureau has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning in the Richmond District as Kenneth McLeod, 28.
At around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, April 24, emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Geary Boulevard and Park Presidio to investigate the report of a hit-and-run accident.
The authorities said McLeod was hit by a dark-colored vehicle while walking across the street against the walk signal.
First responders arrived at the scene and found McLeod lying down in the roadway. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measured performed by medical personnel.
The involved driver did not stop to render aid to McLeod and fled the scene. There was no description of the suspect.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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