Fresno, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Critically Injured by Vehicle at S Elm and E Grove Avenues
Woman Hospitalized after Fresno Pedestrian Accident at South Elm and East Grove Avenues
Fresno, California (June 11, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and critically injured by a hit-and-run driver Friday afternoon in southwest Fresno, according to a local news source.
The accident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. in the area of South Elm and East Grove Avenues.
A witness told authorities that they heard the pedestrian collision and saw a woman down on the roadway. A white vehicle involved continued southbound on Elm Avenue.
Major Injury Pedestrian Collision in Fresno
The woman sustained critical injuries and was transported to Community Regional Medical Center. Her name was not immediately disclosed.
There was no description of the hit-and-run driver.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call the Fresno Police Department.
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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