Brandi Silva Killed in Los Banos Pedestrian Accident on Volta Road
Brandi Silva ID’d as Woman Hit and Killed by Big Rig on Volta Road near Highway 152 in Los Banos
Los Banos, California (July 15, 2021) – The woman who died after being struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon in Los Banos has been identified as Brandi Silva, 40, of Stanislaus County, according to the Merced County Sheriff Coroner’s Bureau.
The deadly crash was reported at around 2:22 p.m. Friday, July 9, on Volta Road, just north of Highway 152, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Silva reportedly ran into the roadway and was hit by a 2019 International truck that was traveling on Volta Road at approximately 55 miles per hour, the CHP said.
Pedestrian Killed in Los Banos Accident Identified as Stanislaus County Woman
Silva was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the International truck, Fidel Alvarez, 28, was uninjured and stopped at the scene. Authorities said neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the crash.
The collision 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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