Atwater Village, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Union Pacific Train on West San Fernando Road
Person Killed in Atwater Village Pedestrian Accident on West San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, California (July 21, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Union Pacific train Tuesday night in the Atwater Village neighbourhood in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The collision was reported at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, in the 5331 block of West San Fernando Road.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the train hit the pedestrian under unclear circumstances on the railroad tracks.
Person Struck and Killed by Train in Atwater Village
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The name of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities closed Union Pacific tracks in both directions while they conduct an investigation.
Further details about the crash were not immediately given.
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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