Millbrae, CA: Man on Motorized Wheelchair Hit, Killed by Vehicle on El Camino Real
Man in Electric Wheelchair Killed in Millbrae Pedestrian Accident on El Camino Real
Millbrae, California (March 11, 2021) – A man riding an electric wheelchair was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Millbrae, according to a local news source.
The deadly accident happened at around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, in the 700 block of El Camino Real.
Authorities said a 63-year-old Millbrae man was riding a motorized wheelchair westbound across El Camino Real inside a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a Nissan.
Paramedics responded to the scene and declared the man dead at the scene. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene and was cooperative, police said. Neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the accident.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the authorities at (800) 547-2700.
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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