Pearblossom Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on State Route 138 in Palmdale
Antelope Valley Man Dies in Palmdale Pedestrian Accident on State Route 138 near 121st Street East
Palmdale, California (June 8, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Monday night in Palmdale, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly pedestrian accident occurred at around 9:35 p.m. Monday, June 7, on State Route 138, just west of 121st Street East, the CHP reported.
According to the CHP, the pedestrian, described as a man in his 30s, was walking across State Route 138 when a 2008 Saturn Aura hit him.
State Route 138 Accident in Palmdale Kills Pearblossom Pedestrian
The man, a resident of the Antelope Valley community of Pearblossom, died in the accident. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the Saturn, Jerry Tate, 22, of Palmdale, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. He was not arrested.
The CHP said there was poor lighting in the area.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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