Fresno, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver on Van Ness Avenue Near State Route 180
Fresno Accident on Van Ness Avenue Near State Route 180 Injures One Person
Fresno, California (April 11, 2021) – A pedestrian was hit and injured by an alleged hit-and-run motorist in Fresno, on April 7.
The pedestrian accident took place on Van Ness Avenue onramp near eastbound State Route 180.
An individual was reportedly struck by an automobile on Van Ness Avenue onramp for unknown reasons.
Fresno Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash
As per the California Highway Patrol report, the unidentified victim sustained injuries following the mishap.
The involved motorist did not stop to render aid and escaped the scene.
Meanwhile, the CHP is investigating the cause of the accident.
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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