Lompoc, CA: Child Hit, Seriously Injured by Vehicle on West North Avenue
Juvenile Airlifted after Lompoc Pedestrian Accident on West North Avenue
Lompoc, California (July 19, 2021) – A child was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night in Lompoc, authorities said.
The major-injury pedestrian collision happened at about 8:45 p.m. Sunday, July 18, in the 300 block of West North Avenue.
According to the authorities, the child was hit by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury Pedestrian Crash in Lompoc
Emergency crews responded to the scene and provided medical aid to the child. The victim was then airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with major injuries.
There were no details regarding the driver involved.
The crash 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.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law firm at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
