Lamont, CA: CHP Investigating Hit-and-Run Collision at Highway 184 and Hall Road
Lamont Accident at Highway 184 and Hall Road Injures Male Party
Lamont, California (June 28, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an alleged hit-and-run collision that occurred at an intersection in Lamont Sunday night.
The CHP responded to the crash site at approximately 8:45 p.m. in the area of Highway 184 and Hall Road, near an elementary school and a park.
A male party was possibly struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene without rendering aid to him.
Lamont Hit-and-Run Crash
The unidentified pedestrian sustained unknown injuries in the accident.
Meanwhile, the collision resulted in the closure of the intersection for an unknown time.
The accident remains under an active 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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