Kalvin Keene Killed in Boyle Heights Hit-and-Run Crash on Grande Vista Avenue
Kalvin Keene ID’d as Homeless Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle on South Grande Vista Avenue at Emery Street in Boyle Heights
Boyle Heights, California (June 24, 2021) – The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Bureau has identified the homeless man who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Sunday night in Boyle Heights as Kalvin Keene, 62.
The deadly pedestrian accident occurred at about 10:46 p.m. Sunday, June 20, in the 1606 block of South Grande Vista Avenue at Emery Street.
According to the police, Keene was trying to cross the road at Emery Street when a silver four-door sedan heading southbound on South Grande Vista Avenue struck him.
Homeless Man Killed in Boyle Heights Pedestrian Crash
Keene was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver involved did not stop to render aid to Keene and fled the area. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading southbound on South Grande Vista.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to call LAPD Central Traffic Detective McGowan at 213-833-3713.
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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