Roseville, CA: One Person Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver at Base Line Road and Watt Avenue
Pedestrian Hurt in Roseville Accident at Base Line Road and Watt Avenue
Roseville, California (February 26, 2021) – A pedestrian was hurt following a Roseville accident that happened on February 20, a local news source reported.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the hit-and-run crash site shortly before 10:30 p.m. in the area of Base Line Road and Watt Avenue.
The pedestrian was hit by an unspecified vehicle at the intersection for unknown reasons.
Meanwhile, the involved motorist escaped the scene without rendering aid to the victim.
Roseville Pedestrian Crash February 20
The injured victim was attended to by paramedics who arrived at the scene shortly after the mishap.
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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