Fountain Valley, CA: Wheelchair-Bound Pedestrian Hit, Killed by 2 Vehicles at Euclid Street and Warner Avenue
Man in Wheelchair Killed in Fountain Valley Pedestrian Accident at Euclid Street and Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, California (July 11, 2021) – A pedestrian in a wheelchair died after being struck by two vehicles early Saturday morning at a Fountain Valley intersection, according to a local news source.
The fatal crash was reported shortly 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at the intersection of Euclid Street and Warner Avenue.
As per the report, the pedestrian, only identified as a man in his 50s, was trying to cross Euclid Street westbound on Warner Avenue when a minivan heading northbound Euclid hit him.
The man was then run over by an SUV.
Pedestrian in Wheelchair Dies in Fountain Valley Crash
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found the pedestrian lying on the road. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
Both drivers of the minivan and the SUV stopped at the scene and were cooperative, police said. Alcohol or drugs was not considered a factor in the collision.
The intersection of Euclid Street and Warner Avenue was blocked for hours while the investigation and cleanup took place.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
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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