Modesto, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle on Crows Landing Road
Modesto Accident on Crows Landing Road Injures Pedestrian
Modesto, California (May 18, 2021) – A Modesto accident that occurred Monday afternoon seriously injured a pedestrian.
The accident happened on Crows Landing Road near Crater Avenue and Barozzi Avenue at approximately 2:00 p.m.
An individual was hit by a vehicle on the highway near Hatch Road for undetermined reasons.
Modesto Pedestrian Accident
As per the California Highway Patrol report, the unidentified pedestrian sustained major injuries in the crash.
The victim was attended to by paramedics before being rushed to an area hospital for further medication.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately established at the report time.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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