Contra Costa County, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Multiple Vehicles Thursday Night
1 Killed in Contra Costa County Crash on Kirker Pass Road near Nortonville Road
Contra Costa County, California (March 11, 2021) – A pedestrian died Thursday evening after being struck by multiple vehicles in unincorporated Contra Costa County, the California Highway Patrol reported.
As per the report, emergency crews responded to northbound Kirker Pass Road, just north of Nortonville Road, after reports of a pedestrian hit by a car at around 8:19 p.m.
An initial investigation determined that the pedestrian had been hit by several vehicles, including a Lexus SUV, a pickup truck, and a BMW sedan.
Pedestrian Killed in Contra Costa County Accident
Emergency personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene, the report said.
It remained unclear why the pedestrian, whose name and gender were not mentioned, was within the roadway at the location, as per CHP.
The report added that all occupants of the vehicles involved were not injured. They all remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Alcohol or drugs did not appear to be factors contributing to the accident for all the drivers involved.
CHP is investigating the crash.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact CHP-Martinez at 925-646-4980.
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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