Broadway-Manchester, CA: Toddler Hit, Killed by Vehicle on E 95th Street
Boy Dies after Broadway-Manchester Pedestrian Accident on East 95th Street
Broadway-Manchester, California (March 24, 2021) – A toddler died after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The accident, which was reported at around 12:40 p.m., happened in the 237 block of East 95th Street.
Authorities said the boy was hit by a vehicle for unknown reasons on East 95th Street.
Baby Boy Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Broadway-Manchester
The boy, approximately 1-year-old, was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of relatives.
The driver of the involved vehicle stopped at the scene after the crash.
No further details about the accident were immediately provided.
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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