Florin, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Vehicle at Stockton Boulevard and Lindale Drive
Pedestrian Hospitalized after Florin Hit-and-Run Crash at Stockton Boulevard and Lindale Drive
Florin, California (May 31, 2021) – A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday afternoon at an intersection in Florin, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The collision happened at around 5:21 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the intersection of Stockton Boulevard and Lindale Drive.
As per the CHP report, the pedestrian, only described as a female victim, was hit by a vehicle at the Florin intersection.
First responders arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian in the center median suffering from minor injuries. She was then taken to the Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center. Her name and condition were not immediately disclosed.
The driver involved fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a blue-colored sedan and was last seen traveling northbound.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
The intersection of Boulevard and Lindale Drive was blocked following the wreck.
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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