Melissa Duane Killed in Stanton Pedestrian Accident on Katella Avenue
Melissa Duane ID’d as Woman Hit and Killed by Vehicle on Katella Avenue near Date Street in Stanton
Stanton, California (April 23, 2021) – The woman who died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Stanton has been identified as Melissa Duane, 38, of Anaheim.
At around 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, emergency personnel responded to the 7600 block of Katella Avenue near Date Street to investigate the report of a pedestrian that was hit by a vehicle.
The authorities said Duane was crossing Katella Avenue when she was hit by a sport-utility vehicle.
Deadly Stanton Pedestrian Accident on Katella Avenue
First responders arrived at the location and found Duane lying in the roadway. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures performed by medical personnel.
The involved driver was transported to a nearby hospital for a DUI test. At this time, it remains unknown if the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident.
Police closed Katella Avenue and Date Street following the accident.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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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