2 Women Hit, Critically Injured by Vehicle on North Grand Avenue in Anaheim
Two Women Hospitalized after Anaheim Pedestrian Accident on North Grand Avenue
Anaheim, California (July 5, 2021) – Two women were critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle while celebrating the Fourth of July in Anaheim Sunday night, authorities said.
The accident happened at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday, July 4, in the 200 block of North Grand Avenue.
According to the authorities, a gray Chevy pickup truck was doughnuts in the street when the vehicle jumped the curb and crashed into the spectators.
2 Injured in Anaheim Crash on North Grand Avenue
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found two women with major injuries.
Both victims, believed to be 22 and 44 years old, were taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the pickup truck stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Investigators determined that the driver was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident.
No arrest was made.
The crash 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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