Boyle Heights, CA: Pedestrian Pushing Shopping Cart Hit, Injured by Vehicle on I-10 Freeway
Woman Seriously Injured in Boyle Heights Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 10 Freeway at State Street
Boyle Heights, California (June 9, 2021) – A woman was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle as she pushed a shopping cart late Tuesday night in Boyle Heights, according to a local news source.
The major injury accident happened at around 11:30 p.m. on the Interstate 10 Freeway at State Street.
As per the report, the woman was pushing the cart on the westbound side of the Interstate 10 Freeway at State Street when a silver SUV struck her.
Pedestrian Killed in Boyle Heights Crash
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found the woman lying on the shoulder of the interstate.
The woman, believed to be transient, was taken to a hospital with major injuries. Her name and current condition were unknown.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident 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.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law firm at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
