Madera, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Motorist on Highway 99 near Avenue 16
Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Madera Accident on Highway 99 near Avenue 16
Madera, California (March 6, 2021) – A 37-year-old Copperopolis man sustained major injuries following an alleged hit-and-run pedestrian accident that occurred in Madera on Thursday.
The California Highway Patrol said the major injury crash took place along Highway 99 near Avenue 16.
The male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in a southbound lane of the roadway for unknown reasons.
Major Injury Madera Pedestrian Accident
The victim, whose name was not revealed, sustained major injuries and was transported to a Fresno hospital for medication.
Meanwhile, officials shut down a portion of Highway 99 for an unknown time.
The CHP is still investigating to locate the involved driver who escaped the crash site without rendering aid to the victim.
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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