Friant, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Hurt by Vehicle on Friant Road Near Bluff View Avenue
1 Hospitalized after Friant Accident on Friant Road Near Bluff View Avenue
Friant, California (July 26, 2021) – A Friant accident involving a pedestrian Saturday morning seriously injured one person.
The major injury crash happened on Friant Road, just north of Bluff View Avenue, at approximately 3:55 a.m.
As per the California Highway Patrol report, an individual was reportedly hit by a vehicle on the highway for reasons still under investigation.
Major Injury Friant Accident
The pedestrian sustained major injuries following the crash. The unidentified victim was attended to by paramedics before being taken to an area hospital for medication.
It was not immediately established whether the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the law enforcers.
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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