San Diego Man Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Highway 101 in Orcutt
San Diego Man Killed in Orcutt Pedestrian Accident on Highway 101 near Clark Avenue
Orcutt, California (July 20, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Orcutt early Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
The fatal accident happened at about 1:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, on the northbound side of Highway 101, just south of Clark Avenue.
According to the CHP, the pedestrian, only identified as a San Diego man, was walking in the left-hand lane of northbound Highway 101 when, for an unknown reason, a 2020 Ford F-15 hit him.
Fatal Orcutt Pedestrian Accident
The San Diego man sustained critical injuries and was transported to Marian Regional Medical Center, where he died while undergoing treatment.
The truck driver, a Costa Mesa man in his 60s, who was uninjured, stopped at the scene after hitting the pedestrian.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
The accident is 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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