Desert Hot Springs, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Vehicle on Sixth Street
Man Critically Injured in Desert Hot Springs Crash on Sixth Street
Desert Hot Springs, California (March 6, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and critically injured by a vehicle Thursday evening in Desert Hot Springs, authorities said.
The major injury pedestrian accident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, on Sixth Street between Palm and Cactus drives.
The pedestrian, a 60-year-old Desert Hot Springs man, was hit by a westbound white truck while walking on Sixth Street.
Man Hospitalized After Being Struck by Vehicle in Desert Hot Springs
The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. His name was not immediately disclosed.
The driver of the involved vehicle, a 34-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident, fled the scene but later returned to the crash site.
Investigators said intoxication played a role on the part of the pedestrian.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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