Kern, CA: Woman Hit and Injured by Vehicle Near State Route 178 at Lake Isabella Auxiliary Dam Campground
Kern Accident Near State Route 178 Injures Pedestrian
Kern, California (July 5, 2021) – A female party was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle Saturday evening in Kern, the California Highway Patrol said.
The major injury pedestrian accident took place near State Route 178 on July 3
The accident happened when a parked white Toyota pickup truck driver at the Lake Isabella Auxiliary Dam Campground accidentally stepped on the gas and hit a 70-year-old woman inside a tent set up in the area.
Kern Pedestrian Accident
As per the report, the female party sustained major injuries following the accident.
There were no other victims hurt in the collision.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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.
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