La Quinta, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52
Person Seriously Injured in La Quinta Pedestrian Accident at Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52
La Quinta, California (June 13, 2021) – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning at an intersection in La Quinta, according to a local news source.
At around 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, emergency personnel responded to the area of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 for a report regarding a pedestrian having been struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian, whose name was not immediately disclosed, was taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries.
The motorist involved stopped at the scene.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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