David Santiago Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Highway 180 in Fresno
David Santiago ID’d as Teen Killed in Fresno Pedestrian Accident on Highway 180 at Fowler Avenue
Fresno, California (May 7, 2021) – The Fresno County Coroner’s Bureau has identified the teenage pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday night in Fresno as David Cordova Santiago, 19.
The deadly accident took place on Highway 180 at Fowler Avenue on Wednesday, May 5.
According to the authorities, a car, occupied by Santiago and two other people, pulled over to the side of the highway.
For undetermined reasons, Santiago exited the vehicle and ran into the roadway. He was then hit by a passing car.
Santiago died in the accident.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
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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