Linda, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Beale Road and Avondale Avenue
Person Seriously Injured in Linda Pedestrian Accident at North Beale Road and Avondale Avenue
Linda, California (July 3, 2021) – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening at a Linda intersection, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The major injury pedestrian collision happened at around 6:33 p.m. Friday, July 2, at the intersection of North Beale Road and Avondale Avenue, near Lindhurst Avenue.
A vehicle hit the pedestrian for an undetermined reason in the area, the CHP said.
Major Injury Pedestrian Accident in Linda
The pedestrian, whose name was not immediately disclosed, was transported to a local hospital with major injuries.
The intersection of Beale Road and Avondale Avenue was shut down for half an hour while the officers investigated the crash.
Further details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
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.
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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