Fresno, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle at Olive Avenue and Maple Avenue
Fresno Accident at Olive Avenue and Maple Avenue Injures Pedestrian
Fresno, California (March 27, 2021) – A man was struck and injured by a vehicle at an intersection in Fresno Friday morning, a local news source reported.
The pedestrian accident happened on Olive Avenue near Maple Avenue just before 5:30 a.m.
A pickup truck reportedly hit a male party at the intersection under unclear circumstances.
Meanwhile, the involved motorist stopped and rendered aid to the patient.
Fresno Pedestrian Accident
The unidentified man was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Intoxication was not believed to have played a role in the mishap.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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