Lancaster, CA: Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Avenue I near 50th Street
Pedestrian Killed in Lancaster Accident on Avenue I near 50th Street
East Bay, California (March 6, 2021) – One person died following a pedestrian accident that occurred in Lancaster early Friday morning, March 5.
The fatal crash took place at approximately 1:05 a.m. on Avenue I, just west of 50th Street West.
It was not immediately established how the male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the morning hours.
Fatal Lancaster Pedestrian Crash
Sadly, the unidentified man died at Antelope Valley Hospital while undergoing treatment.
Limited details about this wreck were released at the time of the report.
The accident remains under active 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.
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.
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Most pedestrian accidents can be avoided if pedestrians and drivers followed the recommended safety measures.
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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