Fresno, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Hurt by Hit-and-Run Driver at Peach Avenue and Kings Canyon Road
Fresno Accident at Peach Avenue and Kings Canyon Road Injures Pedestrian
Fresno, California (June 16, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances that led to a suspected hit-and-run accident that left one person injured in Fresno Monday evening.
The pedestrian crash happened in the area of South Peach Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road near the Sunnyside High School at around 6:10 p.m.
An individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene after the collision.
Fresno Pedestrian Accident
The unidentified pedestrian sustained unspecified injuries following the crash.
Officials closed down the intersection for an unknown time.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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