Chatsworth, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle on Lake Manor Drive near Ventura Drive
Chatsworth Accident on Lake Manor Drive near Ventura Drive Injures Pedestrian
Chatsworth, California (July 29, 2021) – A pedestrian was hurt following a traffic collision Thursday afternoon in Chatsworth.
The pedestrian accident happened at 23449 Lake Manor Drive near Ventura Drive at approximately 4:22 p.m. on July 29
the California Highway Patrol did not immediately establish how the collision occurred on the roadway in front of the Chatsworth Lake Church.
Chatsworth Pedestrian Accident
The pedestrian sustained unspecified injuries following the crash.
Limited information about this accident was released at the report time.
An investigation into the crash 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.
If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
