Coroner Identifies Sheila Gibson as Pedestrian Killed on 10th Street West in Palmdale
Sheila Gibson Killed in Palmdale Pedestrian Accident on 10th Street West
Palmdale, California (July 18, 2021) – 60-year-old Sheila Gibson has been identified as the female party who died after being struck by a vehicle in Palmdale last week Friday night.
The fatal pedestrian accident happened at about 9:27 p.m., on July 9, along 10th Street West south of Avenue N-8.
As per the report, a 2002 Honda Civic hit Gibson while walking east in the No. 2 southbound lane of 10th Street West for unknown reasons.
Sheila Gibson Fatal Pedestrian Palmdale Accident
Sadly, Sheila died in the accident.
Details regarding the involved Honda motorist, an 18-year-old woman, were not immediately established at the report time.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with additional information regarding this crash is urged to contact the sheriff’s station’s traffic department at 661-272-2400 or 661-272-2423.
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.
If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
