Lemon Grove, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Broadway
Person Killed in Lemon Grove Pedestrian Accident on Broadway near Sweetwater Road
Lemon Grove, California (July 28, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle late Tuesday night in Lemon Grove near the Spring Valley border, according to authorities.
The fatal crash occurred shortly before 10:40 p.m. on Broadway, just east of Sweetwater Road, under a bridge that connects State Highways 125 and 94.
Authorities said a vehicle hit the pedestrian for unknown reasons on Broadway.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Broadway in Lemon Grove
The pedestrian was killed in the accident. The name of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
It was unclear whether the driver involved fled or stopped at the scene after hitting the pedestrian.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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