Christine Gonzales Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Talbert Avenue in Huntington Beach
Christine Gonzales ID’d as Woman Killed in Huntington Beach Pedestrian Accident on Talbert Avenue near Bell Circle
Huntington Beach, California (March 11, 2021) – The Orange County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman who died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in Huntington Beach as Christine Gonzales, 69, of Huntington Beach.
The deadly accident happened at around 6:55 p.m. Saturday, March 6, on Talbert Avenue, just east of Bell Circle.
Authorities said Gonzales was attempting to cross Talbert Avenue when she was hit by a gray 2015 Nissan Murano that was heading westbound.
Gonzales was transported to a nearby trauma center, where she was listed in critical condition.
On Monday, Gonzales’s condition deteriorated, and she succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the Nissan, a 57-year-old Huntington Beach man, stopped at the scene and was cooperative, authorities said. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the authorities at (714) 536-5670.
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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