James Skene Arrested in Connection with Fatal DUI Crash in Venice
91-Year-Old Man Dies, James Skene Arrested in Venice DUI Crash on Lincoln Boulevard at East Marco Court
Venice, California (June 1, 2021) – James Cody Skene, 29, has been arrested following a DUI crash that killed an elderly pedestrian Saturday night in Venice, according to the authorities.
The deadly accident occurred at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday, May 29, on Lincoln Boulevard at East Marco Court.
According to the police, a 91-year-old man was walking on a sidewalk on Lincoln Boulevard when he was struck by a motorized scooter driven by Skene, who had a female passenger on board.
The elderly man hit his head on the pavement after the crash.
Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Lincoln Boulevard at East Marco Court
The elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures performed by the medical personnel. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
Skene and his passenger were thrown off the scooter and landed onto the sidewalk as a result of the collision. Both sustained minor injuries.
Skene stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police. He was arrested and booked into custody on suspicion of DUI.
Skene was reportedly released after posting $100,000 bail.
No other details regarding the crash were immediately given.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is urged to contact the authorities at 213-473-0234 or 213-473-0222. Those who wish to report anonymously can call 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting www.lapdonline.org.
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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