East Village, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Bus at Park Boulevard and Broadway
Person Seriously Injured in East Village Pedestrian Accident at Park Boulevard and Broadway
East Village, California (June 28, 2021) – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a Metropolitan Transit System bus Sunday night in the East Village neighbourhood in San Diego, according to San Diego police.
The major injury pedestrian collision happened at around 7:40 p.m. Sunday, June 27 in the area of Park Boulevard and Broadway.
Police said the bus hit the pedestrian for an unknown at the intersection.
East Village Pedestrian Crash at Park Boulevard and Broadway Sends 1 to Hospital
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with a compound fracture in the leg. The name of the patient and their condition were not immediately disclosed.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
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.
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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