Bakersfield: Woman Hospitalized After Pedestrian Accident at Union Avenue and Belle Terrace
Bakersfield Crash at Union Avenue and Belle Terrace Injures Pedestrian
Bakersfield, California (May 14, 2021) – A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening in Bakersfield.
The pedestrian accident happened at South Union Avenue and Belle Terrace, near Golden West Casino, shortly before 10:45 p.m. May 12
A female party was reportedly hit by a vehicle in the 1000 block of South Union Avenue for undetermined reasons.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident
The pedestrian sustained unspecified injuries following the accident. The unidentified victim was attended to by medical personnel before being rushed to an area hospital for further treatment.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately established at the report time.
The cause of the accident is underway.
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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