El Cajon, CA: Man Hit and Killed by Vehicle on East Main Street
El Cajon Accident on East Main Street Kills Pedestrian
El Cajon, California (June 5, 2021) – A 60-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle Thursday night in El Cajon, a local news source reported.
The deadly crash took place shortly after 10:00 p.m. in the area of 1900 E. Main Street.
The male pedestrian was hit by a gray Nissan Altima while crossing the street outside of a crosswalk.
The Nissan Altima was reportedly moving east on Main Street from Pepper Drive, possibly without headlights at the collision time.
Fatal El Cajon Pedestrian Accident
The unidentified man died at the hospital while undergoing treatment.
The Nissan operator stopped after the crash and cooperated with the law enforcers.
Intoxication was not believed to have played a role in the June 3 accident.
An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with additional information about this accident is urged to call the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311.
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.
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