John Grizzell Jr. Killed in Palm Springs Hit-and-Run Crash on E. Palm Canyon Drive
John Grizzell Jr. ID’d as Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle on East Palm Canyon Drive near South Broadmoor Drive in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California (June 25, 2021) – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau has identified the pedestrian who died early Friday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Palm Springs as John Grizzell Jr., 28, of Palm Springs.
The deadly accident happened at around 4:07 a.m. on East Palm Canyon Drive, just east of South Broadmoor Drive.
Grizzell was struck by a vehicle for an unknown reason on East Palm Canyon Drive.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Palm Springs
Grizzell was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle involved did not stop to render aid to Grizzell and fled the area. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a 2005 or 2006 Nissan Altima, possibly silver in colour and likely has fresh damage to its hood, windshield and passenger side.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver.
All southbound and eastbound lanes were shut down during the investigation.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
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.
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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