City Heights, CA: Woman Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver on University Avenue
City Heights Accident on University Avenue Near Interstate 15 Sends Pedestrian to Hospital
City Heights, California (April 8, 2021) – An alleged hit-and-run crash that happened Wednesday morning in City Heights sent one person to the hospital, a local news source reported.
The minor injury collision was reported shortly before 5:30 a.m. on University Avenue near Interstate 15.
A woman was reportedly hit by a vehicle whose driver escaped the crash site.
City Heights Pedestrian Accident
The pedestrian sustained minor injuries following the April 7 mishap. As per the dispatch, the unidentified patient was rushed to an area hospital for medication.
Meanwhile, the detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to locate the hit-and-run suspect.
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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