El Monte, CA: Elderly Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Durfee Avenue
Man in His 80s Killed in El Monte Pedestrian Accident on Durfee Avenue near Schmidt Road
El Monte, California (July 23, 2021) – An elderly pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday morning in El Monte, police said.
The deadly accident was reported at around 5:13 a.m. Thursday, July 22, on Durfee Avenue, just south of Schmidt Road.
According to the police, the pedestrian, only identified as an El Monte man in his 80s, was walking across Durfee Avenue when, for an unknown reason, he was hit by a southbound pickup truck.
Pedestrian Hit, By Vehicle, Killed in El Monte
The man was transported to the Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of family.
The driver of the pickup stopped at the scene to cooperate with the police but was not arrested.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The accident 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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