Christine Yan Killed in Lakewood Pedestrian Accident on Bloomfield Avenue
Christine Yan Among 2 Women Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Bloomfield Avenue and Lemming Street in Lakewood
Lakewood, California (March 19, 2021) – Christine Yan was among two women who died after being hit by a vehicle last week on Friday in Lakewood.
The deadly accident took place at the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and Lemming Street on Friday, March 12.
Yan and another woman were crossing the intersection when they were hit by a vehicle. Authorities said the intersection has no flashing lights or stoplights.
Both women died in the accident.
The driver of the vehicle involved stopped at the scene after the accident.
A GoFundMe page has been created to help cover funeral expenses.
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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