Orcutt, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver on Pinal Avenue
Orcutt Accident on Pinal Avenue Sends Pedestrian to Hospital
Orcutt, California (May 7, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an alleged Orcutt hit-and-run collision that left one person hurt Tuesday evening, on May 4.
The pedestrian accident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Pinal Avenue between Dyer Street and Gray Street.
An individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene after the crash.
The unidentified pedestrian was transported to the Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment of unspecified injuries.
The CHP is still gathering more evidence to locate the hit-and-run suspect.
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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