Sacramento, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle at Fruitridge Road and Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento Accident at Fruitridge Road and Stockton Boulevard Seriously Injures Pedestrian
Sacramento, California (June 23, 2021) – A pedestrian sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Sacramento Tuesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
The major injury crash happened near Fruitridge Road and Stockton Boulevard at approximately 4:55 p.m.
An individual was reportedly struck by a gray Nissan sedan near the Sacramento intersection under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury Sacramento Accident
The pedestrian, whose name was not revealed, sustained major injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Officials affirmed the sedan operator stopped following the collision and cooperated with the law enforcers.
The crash resulted in the closure of the westbound lanes of Fruitridge near Stockton Boulevard for an unknown 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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