Redding, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train at Girvan Road and Highway 237
Redding Accident at Girvan Road and Highway 237 Kills Female Party
Redding, California (March 4, 2021) – A pedestrian accident that occurred at an intersection in Redding Thursday afternoon left a female party dead.
The deadly crash took place at the intersection of Girvan Road and Highway 237.
As per the report, a train hit a female pedestrian while walking northbound along the tracks.
The initial report showed that the conductor saw the pedestrian on the tracks and attempted to avoid hitting her by braking and horning but was too late to avoid striking her.
Woman Dies After Being Hit by Train in Redding
Sadly, the woman died in the accident.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to determine the cause of the accident.
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.
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.
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Most pedestrian accidents can be avoided if pedestrians and drivers followed the recommended safety measures.
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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