Mission District, CA: Major Injury Pedestrian Accident at 16th and Mission Street
Mission District Crash at 16th and Mission Street Sends One to Hospital
Mission District, California (March 31, 2021) – A traffic collision that happened at an intersection in Mission District Monday evening sent a male party to the hospital.
Officials said the major injury crash occurred in the area of 16th and Mission Street shortly before 8:25 p.m. on March 29.
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the Mission District intersection for unknown reasons.
Mission District Crash Results in Major Injuries
Paramedics attended to the victim before rushing him to an area hospital for treatment of major injuries.
More details about the accident will be released after the completion of the investigation.
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.
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