Arden-Arcade, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle on Ethan Way Near Alta Alden Expressway
Pedestrian Hospitalized after Arden-Arcade Accident on Ethan Way Near Alta Alden Expressway
Arden-Arcade, California (May 24, 2021) – One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after being involved in a pedestrian accident in Arden-Arcade Sunday morning.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the major injury crash site shortly after 8:00 a.m. at 1830 Ethan Way near Alta Alden Expressway.
An individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle on the highway for undetermined reasons.
Arden-Arcade Pedestrian Accident
The pedestrian, whose name was not revealed, sustained major injuries and was rushed to the UC Davis Medical Center for medication.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately established at the report time.
The CHP is still investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
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.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, call our law firm at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
