Bakersfield, CA: CHP Investigating Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision on South Union Avenue
1 Injured in Bakersfield Accident on South Union Avenue
Bakersfield, California (March 11, 2021) – According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian accident that happened in Bakersfield Wednesday afternoon injured one person.
The hit-and-run collision took place at 10075 South Union Avenue just about 4:45 p.m.
The CHP did not immediately establish how a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Machado Avenue and Curnow Road in the afternoon hours.
Bakersfield Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident
The victim was attended to by paramedics who responded to the crash site shortly after the mishap.
Union Avenue was closed down as investigation and clean-up took place.
Meanwhile, officials are searching for the involved driver who escaped the scene after the collision.
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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