Merced, CA: Elderly Pedestrian Hit, Seriously Injured by Vehicle at 16th and H Streets
75-Year-Old Man Suffers Major Injuries in Merced Hit-and-and-Run Accident at 16th and H Streets
Merced, California (April 8, 2021) – An elderly pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver early Thursday morning at an intersection in Merced, authorities said.
The major injury accident was reported at about 3:30 a.m. in the area of 16th and H Streets.
According to the authorities, a 75-year-old man using a walker was traveling down the street on foot when a possibly 2002 to 2006 Ford Mustang hit him.
Major Injury Pedestrian Accident at 16th and H Streets in Merced
First responders arrived at the scene and found the man lying in the gutter near O Street with major injuries. He was transported to a hospital in Modesto and is currently listed in stable condition.
The driver of the Mustang did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene. Police are still searching for the suspect.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact the authorities at 209-388-7801.
Those who wish to report anonymously can call 209-385-4725.
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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