Martina Flores Hospitalized after Fresno Hit-and-Run Accident on Elm Avenue
Martina Flores Critically Injured in Pedestrian Crash at Elm Avenue and Geneva Avenue in Fresno
Fresno, California (June 23, 2021) – Martina Flores was hospitalized after being struck by a hit-and-run driver nearly two weeks ago at an intersection in Fresno, according to a local news source.
The pedestrian accident took place at about 3:00 p.m. on June 11 at the intersection of Elm and Geneva avenues.
As per the report, Flores was walking on her way home from paying her cell phone bill. She was just blocks away from her home when she was struck by a white four-door Kia while attempting to cross the intersection.
Woman on Life Support after Fresno Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash
Flores sustained critical injuries and was taken to the Community Regional Medical Center. She was on life support as of Tuesday morning.
The driver of the Kia did not stop to render aid and fled the scene the area. Police are still searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP (7867).
A GoFundMe account has been created to help Flores.
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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