Monterey Park, CA: 1 Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on 60 Freeway
One Person Dies in 60 Freeway Crash near Markland Drive in Monterey Park
Monterey Park, California (April 28, 2021) – A hit-and-run crash has claimed the life of a driver early Wednesday morning in Monterey Park, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly accident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on the westbound side of 60 Freeway near Markland Drive.
The CHP said a vehicle had stopped in the middle of freeway lanes when the driver exited the vehicle and was hit by another car.
Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash on 60 Freeway in Monterey Park
The driver died in the accident. The name of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
According to the CHP, three juveniles, who were believed to have been in the vehicle that struck the victim, fled on foot after the accident.
Lanes of the freeway were closed except the No. 5 lane.
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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