Fallbrook, CA: CHP Investigating Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Main Avenue
Fallbrook Crash on Main Avenue Injures Pedestrian
Fallbrook, California (June 12, 2021) – A man was injured after being struck by a suspected hit-and-run driver in Fallbrook early Thursday morning.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash site at approximately 12:00 a.m. on Main Avenue.
A male party was reportedly struck by a silver Acura Integra whose driver fled the scene after the collision.
Fallbrook Pedestrian Accident
The unidentified pedestrian was hospitalized at the Temecula Valley Hospital with unknown injuries.
Meanwhile, the investigators are gathering more evidence to locate the hit-and-run suspect.
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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