Debra Jackson Killed in DUI Crash on Highway 99 in Galt
Debra Jackson ID’d as Woman Killed in Galt Collision on Highway 99 near Mingo Road
Sacramento County, California (July 19, 2021) – Authorities have identified the woman who died after being struck by a vehicle shortly after she was involved in a separate crash Sunday morning north of Galt as Debra Arnette Jackson, 65, of Galt.
The fatal crash occurred at around 5:14 a.m. Sunday, July 18, on Highway 99 near Mingo Road, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, a Ford Mustang, driven by Estevan Mora, 25, of Stockton, was heading northbound on Highway 99 when he made an unsafe turn and slammed into a center divider. The impact caused the metal and plastic debris from the barriers to fall into the northbound lanes.
Moments later, a Toyota Corolla traveling northbound struck the metal debris and stopped on the highway’s shoulder. A Chevy Malibu, driven by Jackson, also hit the metal debris and pulled over to the shoulder just behind the Corolla.
A Toyota Camry, driven by a 43-year-old man, attempted to swerve to avoid crashing into the debris but ended up hitting Jackson, who had got out of her vehicle to check for damage.
Woman Killed in Highway 99 Accident in Galt Identified
The impact threw Jackson into a nearby field. She was declared dead at the scene.
Authorities determined that Mora was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was ultimately arrested and booked at the Sacramento County Jail on suspicion of DUI.
The driver of the Camry stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities but was not arrested.
Further details about the crash were not immediately disclosed.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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