Martin Gonzalez Killed in Carson Pedestrian Accident on 110 Freeway
Martin Gonzalez ID’d as Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle on Harbor (110) Freeway near Carson Street in Carson
Carson, California (June 24, 2021) – The pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Monday night in the Carson area has been identified by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office as Martin Gonzalez, 33, of Wilmington.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 10:34 p.m. Monday, June 21 on the Harbor (110) Freeway near Carson Street.
Authorities said a vehicle hit Gonzalez for an unknown reason on the southbound Harbor (110) Freeway.
Pedestrian Killed in 110 Freeway Collision in Carson Identified as Wilmington Man
Gonzalez was pronounced dead at the scene.
The collision prompted the officers to temporarily close all southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway at Carson Street. As of 2:28 a.m., all lanes were reopened to traffic.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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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