Hesperia, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Locust Avenue
Hispanic Man Killed in Hesperia Pedestrian Accident on Locust Avenue near Mauna Loa Street
Hesperia, California (April 8, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Hesperia, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The deadly accident happened at around 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, on Locust Avenue near Mauna Loa Street.
Authorities said the pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle for an unknown reason on the roadway.
Hispanic Man Dies in Hesperia Crash
The pedestrian, only identified as a Hispanic man, was declared dead at the scene at 9:00 p.m. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Major Accident Investigation Team.
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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