Sacramento, CA: CHP Investigating Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash at Mack Road and Valley Hi Drive
Man Hurt in Sacramento Accident at Mack Road and Valley Hi Drive
Sacramento, California (April 8, 2021) – A male party was hurt after being struck by a suspected hit-and-run motorist in Sacramento Friday night, April 2.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash site at Mack Road and Valley Hi Drive around 7:40 p.m.
The circumstances that led to the collision at the Sacramento intersection were not immediately established at the report time.
Injuries Sustained in Sacramento Crash
The victim, whose name was not immediately revealed, sustained unspecified injuries in the mishap.
As per the report, the involved driver was not found at the crash site.
More details regarding the accident will be released after the completion of the 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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