North Highlands, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Vehicle at Watt and Myrtle Avenues
Person Seriously Injured in North Highlands Pedestrian Accident at Watt and Myrtle Avenues
North Highlands, California (May 20, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle Wednesday night at a North Highlands intersection, authorities said.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the major injury pedestrian crash was reported at around 10:23 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 at the intersection of Watt and Myrtle avenues, near the Walmart Supercenter.
CHP said the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at the North Highlands intersection in unclear circumstances.
Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit by Car in North Highlands
The pedestrian sustained major injuries and was transported by emergency responders to a local hospital. The name and condition of the patient were not immediately disclosed.
It is unclear whether the driver remained at or fled the scene after the crash.
The intersection of Watt and Myrtle was closed as the investigation took place.
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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