Modesto, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle on Kenneth Street
Person Seriously Injured in Modesto Pedestrian Accident on Kenneth Street near Hays Street
Modesto, California (May 21, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle Wednesday evening in Modesto, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The major injury pedestrian crash was reported at around 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in the 1705 block of Kenneth Street near Hays Street and Bellenita Park.
According to the CHP report, the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle for undetermined reasons on Kenneth Street.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and found the pedestrian down on the ground.
The patient was transported to a local hospital with major injuries. The name and current condition of the victim were not disclosed.
Kenneth Street was closed during the investigation. It is unclear whether the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained at or fled the scene.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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