Redding, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle at Hartnell and Victor Avenue
Redding Accident at Hartnell and Victor Avenue Kills One Person
Redding, California (February 25, 2021) – A female party was struck and killed by a vehicle at an intersection in Redding Wednesday evening, according to a report by the Redding Police Department.
The deadly crash happened at the intersection of Hartnell Avenue and Victor Avenue at approximately 6:50 p.m. February 24.
The woman was hit by a black 2005 Chevy Trailblazer while attempting to cross from the north side to the south side of Hartnell Avenue outside a marked crosswalk.
Fatal Redding Pedestrian Accident
Sadly, the pedestrian died at Mercy Hospital while undergoing treatment.
Intoxication was not believed to have played a role in the crash.
An investigation into the accident 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.
According to a 2019 Governors Highway Safety Association report, California recorded a 12% increase in pedestrian accident fatalities from 2018 to 2019.
Statistics also show that California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
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.
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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