Florence, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on E 71st Street
Person Killed in Florence Pedestrian Accident on E 71st Street
Florence, California (April 12, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in Florence, Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The deadly pedestrian accident was reported at around 1:24 a.m. in the 100 block of E 71st Street.
The person was reportedly hit by a vehicle on the street.
Deadly Pedestrian Crash on E 71st Street in Florence
First responders arrived and declared the pedestrian dead at the scene. The name of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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