Woodland, CA: 1 Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision near Pioneer Avenue and Tide Court, Mario Lopez Arrested
Woodland Accident near Pioneer Avenue and Tide Court Kills 1
Woodland, California (July 18, 2021) – One person died after being struck by an alleged hit-and-run driver, 19-year-old Mario Lopez, in Woodland Friday morning.
The fatal pedestrian accident took place near Pioneer Avenue and Tide Court at approximately 8:30 a.m.
A 62-year-old man was reportedly struck by a vehicle near the Woodland intersection for undetermined reasons.
Fatal Woodland Accident
The unidentified pedestrian was declared dead at the crash site.
Meanwhile, Lopez did not stop to render aid to the victim and escaped the scene.
Mario’s car was later located by the Woodland Police Department in the 1600 block of Gillette Drive, near East Gum Avenue, and arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run.
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.
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.
