Petaluma, CA: Pedestrians Struck and Injured by Vehicle on Sonoma Mountain Parkway
Petaluma Accident on Sonoma Mountain Parkway Injures 2 Parties
Petaluma, California (June 8, 2021) – A pedestrian accident that happened in Petaluma Monday morning injured two female parties.
The traffic crash was reported at approximately 11:40 a.m. on Sonoma Mountain Parkway near Ely Road.
The two women were hit by a southbound vehicle while they were in a crosswalk on Sonoma Mountain Parkway in the morning hours.
The involved driver reportedly made a turn east onto Sonoma Mountain before striking the pedestrians.
Petaluma Pedestrians Accident
One of the females sustained minor injuries in the accident. The other victim was rushed to the Petaluma Valley Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries
The collision resulted in the closure of a portion of Sonoma Mountain Parkway for unknown time.
The crash 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.
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