Carmichael, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle at Madison and Manzanita Avenues
Carmichael Accident at Madison and Manzanita Avenues Results in Minor Injuries
Carmichael, California (June 30, 2021) – Minor injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon following a traffic collision at an intersection in Carmichael, the California Highway Patrol said.
The minor injury crash happened in the area of Madison and Manzanita Avenues just before 2:05 p.m. on June 29.
A child was reportedly struck by a vehicle at the Carmichael intersection under unclear circumstances.
Minor Injury Carmichael Accident
The unidentified pedestrian sustained minor injuries following the collision.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately established at the report 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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