Redwood City, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on El Camino Real
Redwood City Accident on El Camino Real Kills One Person
Redwood City, California (May 11, 2021) – Redwood City police have arrested 69-year-old Carl Hofstetter following an alleged hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian dead early Monday morning in Redwood City.
The deadly pedestrian accident took place in the 1600 block of El Camino Real at around 2:30 a.m.
A white cargo van driven by Hofstetter reportedly struck a male party on the highway and fled the scene northbound on El Camino Real.
Due to the impact, the van acquired front-end damage.
Fatal Redwood City Accident
The pedestrian, who was found laying in the middle of southbound lanes, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, Hofstetter was later arrested by police and booked into the San Mateo County Jail for felony hit and run and vehicular homicide.
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.
If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
