Fresno, CA: Man Struck, Injured by Vehicle at Highway 180 and De Wolf Avenue
Man Seriously Injured in Fresno Pedestrian Accident at Highway 180 and De Wolf Avenue
Fresno, California (March 22, 2021) – A man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning in Fresno, according to a local news source.
The major injury pedestrian crash happened at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday, March 21, at the intersection of Highway 180 and De Wolf Avenue.
The California Highway Patrol said the man was walking on the highway when he was hit by a vehicle.
Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle in Fresno
First responders arrived at the scene and found the man lying in the center median. He was transported to a local hospital with major injuries, including several broken bones.
The driver of the involved vehicle stopped at the scene after the accident. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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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