Arden-Arcade, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Hurt by Hit-and-Run Driver at El Camino and Howe Avenues
Arden-Arcade Accident at El Camino and Howe Avenues Injures One Person
Arden-Arcade, California (March 23, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an alleged hit-and-run collision that took place in Arden-Arcade Sunday morning.
The CHP responded to the crash site at approximately 11:20 a.m. in the area of El Camino and Howe avenues in Arden-Arcade.
It was not immediately established how the collision occurred at the Arden-Arcade intersection near Arco Gas Station.
Pedestrian Injured in Arden-Arcade Crash
The involved motorist left the victim suffering from unknown injuries and fled the scene.
Meanwhile, the current condition and the identity of the involved party remain unknown thus far.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to locate the hit-and-run suspect.
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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