Sherry Armstrong Hit, Injured by Vehicle on Highway 99 in Modesto
Sherry Armstrong ID’d as Woman Injured in Modesto Pedestrian Accident on Highway 99 and Childs Avenue
Modesto, California (July 27, 2021) – Authorities have identified the woman who was injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night in Modesto as Sherry Armstrong, 46, of Merced.
The crash was reported at around 8:36 p.m. Thursday, July 22, in the area of Highway 99 and Childs Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP said Armstrong was walking eastbound across the northbound Highway 99 off-ramp when, for an unknown reason, a 2016 Honda Civic hit her.
Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle in Modesto
Armstrong sustained moderate to major injuries and was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.
Daniel Uribe Jr., 24, of Atwater, the driver of the Honda, stopped at the scene and was cooperative, authorities.
Impairment was not suspected to have played a role in the accident.
The crash remains 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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