Montecito, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Seriously Injured by Vehicle on Sycamore Canyon Road near Elementary School
Pedestrian Hospitalized after Montecito Accident on Sycamore Canyon Road near Elementary School
Montecito, California (April 25, 2021) – A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries following a traffic collision Friday afternoon in Montecito.
The major injury crash took place at 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road near Cold Spring Elementary School at approximately 12:20 p.m.
As per the California Highway Patrol report, an individual was hit by a vehicle on the highway under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury Montecito Pedestrian Accident
The unidentified pedestrian was attended to by medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital for treatment of major injuries sustained in the wreck.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not established at the time of the report.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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