Marysville, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Patrol Car on Highway 70 near N Beale Road
Pedestrian Hospitalized after Marysville Crash on Highway 70 near N Beale Road
Marysville, California (July 22, 2021) – A pedestrian was hospitalized Wednesday night after being struck by a patrol car in Marysville, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident happened just before 11:00 p.m. on southbound Highway 70 near N Beale Road.
As per authorities, the pedestrian was hit by a patrol car of an unspecified police department under unclear circumstances.
The victim was transported to Rideout Medical Center with a laceration to the head and an injury to the left leg.
No other details were given about the crash.
CHP is investigating.
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.
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