Concord, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle on Concord Avenue at Meridian Park Boulevard
Concord Accident on Concord Avenue at Meridian Park Boulevard Injures Pedestrian
Concord, California (June 22, 2021) – A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Concord, the California Highway Patrol said.
At approximately 12:50 p.m., on June 22, the CHP received a crash report involving a pedestrian and a Honda on Concord Avenue at Meridian Park Boulevard.
The circumstances that led to the collision in the afternoon hours were not immediately established at the report time.
Concord Pedestrian Accident
As per the dispatch, the unidentified pedestrian sustained unspecified injuries in the accident.
Officials requested a tow truck to remove the wrecked Honda away from the crash site.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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