Carson, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on 110 Freeway
Person Killed in Carson Pedestrian Accident on Harbor (110) Freeway at Carson Street
Carson, California (June 22, 2021) – A pedestrian was killed Monday night in a traffic collision on a freeway in Carson, authorities said.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 10:34 p.m. Monday, June 21 on the Harbor (110) Freeway at Carson Street.
Details are extremely limited, and it’s unknown what caused the crash.
Person Killed in 110 Freeway Collision in Carson
The pedestrian, whose name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin, died in the crash.
The collision prompted the officers to temporarily close all southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway at Carson Street. As of 2:28 a.m., all lanes were reopened to traffic.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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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