Wasco, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Hurt by Hit-and-Run Driver on E Street
Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Wasco Accident on E Street
Wasco, California (July 14, 2021) – A 78-year-old man suffered serious injuries following a pedestrian accident in Wasco Sunday afternoon, July 11.
The hit-and-run collision happened at about 2:30 p.m. in the 700 block of E Street.
As per the report, an individual was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene after the crash.
The man sustained serious injuries in the accident.
The suspect, 66-year-old Samuel Perez, was subsequently apprehended in a car in the 1900 block of D Street and charged with hit-and-run causing injury, careless driving, resisting or delaying arrest, drug possession, and driving without a license, among other charges.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Authorities ask anyone with additional details about this crash to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
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.
If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
