Lamont, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver at Highway 184 and Panama Road
1 Hospitalized after Lamont Accident at Highway 184 and Panama Road
Lamont, California (May 15, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an alleged hit-and-run collision that left one person injured Thursday night in Lamont.
The pedestrian accident happened in the area of Highway 184 and Panama Road at approximately 9:40 p.m.
An individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene after the crash.
Lamont Pedestrian Accident
The unidentified victim sustained minor injuries following the mishap. The victim was attended to by paramedics and then rushed to an area hospital for further medical aid.
The CHP is still investigating to locate the hit-and-run suspect.
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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