Sacramento, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Power Inn Road and Cucamonga Avenue
Person Critically Injured in Sacramento Pedestrian Accident at Power Inn Road and Cucamonga Avenue
Sacramento, California (April 28, 2021) – A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Sacramento, according to authorities.
The accident was reported at around 2:50 a.m. in the area of Power Inn Road and Cucamonga Avenue.
The authorities said a vehicle struck the pedestrian for unknown reasons at the intersection of Power Inn Road and Cucamonga Avenue.
Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in Sacramento
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The name of the victim was not disclosed.
Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash stopped at the scene and was cooperative, the authorities said.
Power Inn Road was blocked while the investigation took place. Motorists were being advised to seek alternate routes.
The crash 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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