North Hollywood, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle at Lankershim Boulevard and Stagg Street
Man Killed in North Hollywood Hit-And-Run Accident at Lankershim Boulevard and Stagg Street
North Hollywood, California (March 17, 2021) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in North Hollywood Wednesday evening, according to a local news source.
The deadly hit-and-run accident occurred at around 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Stagg Street, authorities said.
According to the authorities, the pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene.
Pedestrian Killed in North Hollywood Hit-And-Run Accident
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
There were no descriptions of the suspect’s car or driver.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
Southbound Lankershim Boulevard was blocked between Staff and Strathern streets while the authorities conduct an investigation.
Further details about the crash were not immediately available.
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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