Casey Boatright Hit and Injured by Vehicle on South Washington Street in Sonora
Casey Boatright Hurt in Sonora Pedestrian Accident on South Washington Street
Sonora, California (March 6, 2021) – A Brentwood construction worker who was struck and injured by a vehicle on a highway in Sonora on March 4 has been identified as Casey Boatright.
Authorities said the minor injury crash happened on Highway 49 (South Washington Street).
Boatright was hit by a pickup while crossing the highway from a nearby gas station for some food.
The pickup was reportedly making a turn from Gold Street at the crash time.
Sonora Pedestrian Accident Injures Casey Boatright
Meanwhile, Casey sustained minor injuries, including scrapes on his legs.
More details about this accident will be released after the completion of the 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.
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.
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Most pedestrian accidents can be avoided if pedestrians and drivers followed the recommended safety measures.
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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