North San Juan, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Vehicle on Highway 49
Person Injured in North San Juan Pedestrian Accident on Highway 49 near New School Road West
North San Juan, California (May 20, 2021) – A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in North San Juan, Nevada County.
The accident was reported at around 3:34 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 on Highway 49 near New School Road West, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic incident log.
As per the CHP incident log, the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle for unknown reasons on the roadway.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and treated the pedestrian who sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. The name and condition of the victim were not immediately disclosed.
It is unclear whether the driver remained at or fled the scene after the crash. The vehicle was described as a Subaru Outback.
The highway was temporarily closed due to the wreck.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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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