Hacienda Heights, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle on S Hacienda Boulevard
Person Killed in Hacienda Heights Pedestrian Accident on South Hacienda Boulevard
Hacienda Heights, California (April 8, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon in the Hacienda Heights area, according to a local news source.
The California Highway Patrol said the deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 1:00 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Hacienda Boulevard.
The pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle on South Hacienda Boulevard.
Deadly Pedestrian Crash in Hacienda Heights
The pedestrian died at the scene. The name of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
It was not immediately known if the involved driver was booked into jail.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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