Elderly Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Vehicle at 16th and H Streets in Merced
75-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Merced Hit-and-and-Run Accident at 16th and H Streets
Merced, California (April 12, 2021) –A man was arrested following an early Thursday morning hit-and-run crash that left an elderly pedestrian seriously injured at an intersection in Merced, authorities said.
The major injury accident was reported at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday, April 8, in the area of 16th and H Streets.
According to the authorities, a 75-year-old man using a walker was traveling down the street on foot when a vehicle hit him.
Major Injury Pedestrian Accident at 16th and H Streets in Merced
First responders arrived at the scene and found the man lying in the gutter near O Street with major injuries. He was transported to a hospital in Modesto for treatment.
The driver of the involved vehicle did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene. On Friday, April 9, authorities located a yellow Ford Mustang believed to have been involved in the hit-and-run accident at a residence in Merced.
Christian Cortez was eventually arrested and booked into Merced County Jail for felony hit-and-run after he admitted to having been involved in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the authorities at 209-388-7801.
Those who wish to report anonymously can call 209-385-4725.
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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