Magdalena Gonzales Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Highway 94 in Spring Valley
Magdalena Gonzales ID’d as Woman Killed in Spring Valley Pedestrian Accident on Highway 94 at Kenwood Drive
Spring Valley, California (June 4, 2021) –The woman who died after being struck by a vehicle last month in Spring Valley has been identified by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office as Magdalena Gonzales, 35.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at about 11:40 p.m., on May 19, on eastbound Highway 94 at Kenwood Drive.
Authorities said Gonzales was attempting to cross the highway when a Hyundai sedan struck her.
Pedestrian Killed in Highway 94 Crash Identified
Gonzales was pronounced dead at the scene.
The involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
Further details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under 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.
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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