Oroville, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Police Car at Nelson Avenue and 3rd Street
Person Injured in Oroville Pedestrian Accident at Nelson Avenue and 3rd Street
Oroville, California (July 29, 2021) – A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a police car Tuesday morning at an intersection in Oroville, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at around 10:38 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, in the area of Nelson Avenue and 3rd Street, near Highway 70.
As per the CHP report, an Oroville patrol vehicle was traveling in the area when, for an unknown reason, it struck the pedestrian.
Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Patrol Vehicle in Oroville
The pedestrian, whose name was not immediately disclosed, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by medical personnel.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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.
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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