Carmichael, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle on Manzanita Avenue Near Fuel Station
Carmichael Accident on Manzanita Avenue Near Fuel Station Injures One Person
Carmichael, California (April 10, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a pedestrian accident that injured one person in Carmichael late Monday afternoon.
Officials responded to the crash site at approximately 5:40 p.m., April 5, along Manzanita Avenue near Safeway Fuel Station.
It was not immediately established how the collision happened in the evening hours.
Carmichael Crash Monday Afternoon
The 52-year-old pedestrian sustained unspecified injuries following the mishap.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not released at the time of the report.
The crash resulted in the closure of Manzanita Avenue for an unknown time.
An investigation into 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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