Concord, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Possibly Injured by Vehicle on Concord Avenue
Pedestrian Possibly Injured in Concord Crash on Concord Avenue near Costco and Harrison Streets
Concord, California (July 5, 2021) – A pedestrian was possibly injured after being struck by a vehicle Saturday morning in downtown Concord, according to a local news source.
The accident took place on Concord Avenue near Costco and Harrison Streets on Saturday, July 3.
As per the local news source, a vehicle hit the pedestrian on Concord Avenue.
Pedestrian Accident in Concord
Emergency personnel responded to the scene to help the pedestrian who might have sustained injuries in the crash. The name of the pedestrian and the extent of their injuries at this time remained unknown.
Costco Avenue was closed until around 12:50 p.m. while the investigation took place. Motorists were asked to seek alternate routes.
Further details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
An investigation into the accident 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.
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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