Modesto, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle at B and Beard Streets
Modesto Accident at B and Beard Streets Kills Pedestrian
Modesto, California (July 22, 2021) – One person died after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Modesto Wednesday night.
The deadly pedestrian accident was reported shortly before 10:00 p.m. in the area of B and Beard Streets.
A wheelchair-bound individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle near the intersection for undetermined reasons.
1 Killed in Modesto Pedestrian Crash
Sadly, the unidentified pedestrian was declared dead at the scene.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately available at the time of the report.
The collision resulted in the closure of the intersection for an unknown time.
An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with additional details about this accident is urged to call the Modesto Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636.
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.
If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
