Ventura, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Vehicle at Thompson Boulevard and Hurst Avenue
Person Seriously Injured in Ventura Pedestrian Accident at Thompson Boulevard and Hurst Avenue
Ventura, California (May 2, 2021) – A pedestrian was hit and seriously injured by a vehicle Thursday night at an intersection in Ventura, according to a local news source.
The major injury pedestrian accident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at the intersection of Thompson Boulevard and Hurst Avenue.
As per the report, a vehicle was traveling westbound on Thompson Boulevard when the driver failed to notice the pedestrian crossing in the middle of the road and hit him.
The pedestrian was reportedly walking across the street in a poorly lit area when the accident happened.
The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries. The name and condition of the patient at this time were not disclosed.
The involved driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call the Ventura Police Traffic Unit at 805-339-4447.
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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