Bishop, CA: 2 Pedestrians Struck, Injured by Vehicle on U.S. 395
2 Women Hospitalized after Bishop Pedestrian Accident on U.S. 395 near Pa Ha Lane
Bishop, California (March 6, 2021) – Two female pedestrians were injured after being hit by a pickup truck early Saturday morning in Bishop, according to a local news source.
The California Highway Patrol said the major injury accident occurred at around 1:15 a.m. on the southbound U.S. 395, just south of Pa Ha Lane.
According to the CHP, two women, age 21 and 24, were walking on the inside lane of southbound U.S. 395 when they were struck by a 2001 Dodge pickup that was heading southbound at approximately 30 to 35 miles per hour.
Major Injury Pedestrian Crash on U.S. 395 in Bishop
The 21-year-old woman sustained major injuries while the 24-year-old woman suffered minor injuries. Both were transported to Northern Inyo Hospital.
The driver of the involved vehicle, a 43-year-old, stopped at the scene. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
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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