Cooper Wood Hit, Injured by Vehicle on South Bradley Road in Orcutt
Cooper Wood Seriously in Orcutt Pedestrian Accident on South Bradley Road near Parkland Drive
Orcutt, California (July 6, 2021) – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle Sunday evening in Orcutt, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The major injury collision happened at about 9:25 p.m. Sunday, July 4, in the 4100 block of South Bradley Road, just south of Parkland Drive.
The CHP said Nathan Fish 19, of Santa Maria, was driving a 1995 Ford F-150 truck northbound on South Bradley Road in the left-hand lane while Cooper Wood, 19, of Santa Maria, was standing on the right shoulder of the road.
For an unknown reason, Wood ran directly into the path of the truck and was struck.
Major Injury Pedestrian Collision in Orcutt
Wood sustained major injuries and was airlifted to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. His current condition is unknown.
The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene of the accident.
Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the crash.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
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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