Florin, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle Near Florin Road and Southgate Drive
1 Hurt in Florin Accident at Florin Road and Southgate Drive
Florin, California (June 24, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a pedestrian accident that left one person hurt at an intersection in Florin Wednesday afternoon.
The traffic collision took place near Florin Road and Southgate Drive at approximately 4:52 p.m.
It was not immediately established how the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the intersection.
Florin Pedestrian Accident
The pedestrian, whose name was not revealed, sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Details regarding the involved motorists were not released at the report time.
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.
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