Esteban Ramos Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 46 in Lost Hills
Esteban Ramos ID’d as Pedestrian Killed in Lost Hills Hit-and-Run Accident on Highway 46 near Brown Material Road
Lost Hills, California (July 10, 2021) – The pedestrian who died last month following a hit-and-run accident in Lost Hills has been identified by the Kern County Coroner as Esteban Carrillo Ramos, 40, of Sylmar.
The fatal crash happened at about 3:30 a.m., on June 27, on Highway 46, west of Brown Material Road, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, Ramos was struck by a vehicle on Highway 46 under unclear circumstances.
Arriving officers pronounced Ramos dead at the scene.
The driver involved did not stop to render aid to Ramos and fled the scene. There was no description of the suspect’s vehicle or driver.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision is asked to contact 661-764-5580.
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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