Christian Hammons Killed in Davis Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 80
Christian Hammons ID’d as Man Hit and Killed by Vehicle on Interstate 80 near County Road 32A in Davis
Davis, California (July 16, 2021) – Authorities have identified the man who died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night near Davis as Christian Hammons, 25.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly crash occurred shortly before midnight on Sunday, July 11, on Interstate 80, just east of County Road 32A.
Hammons was trying to push a disabled 2016 Toyota on the interstate and was slightly in the slow lane when a 2010 Cadillac traveling in the third lane struck him, the CHP said.
Hammons fell into the traffic lanes and was hit by two other vehicles, one of which continued without stopping.
A third car, a 2016 Nissan, slammed into the Cadillac.
Fatal Car Crash on Interstate 80
Hammons was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
It is undetermined if intoxication played a role in the collision.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is asked to call the Woodland CHP office at 530-662-4685.
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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