Man Killed in Sacramento Hit-And-Run Crash on Northgate Boulevard and Randy Drive
Pedestrian Killed in Sacramento Accident at Northgate Boulevard and Randy Drive
Sacramento, California (June 21, 2021) – The authorities are investigating a deadly hit-and-run collision that occurred in Sacramento on Sunday night.
The incident happened in the area of Northgate Boulevard and Randy Drive at around 9:10 p.m. June 20.
Authorities said a vehicle struck a man walking in the area for unknown reasons.
The man died at the site of the accident.
The involved driver fled from the scene after the incident.
Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver.
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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