Sacramento, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle on Florin Road
Minor Injury Sacramento Accident on Florin Road
Sacramento, California (April 18, 2021) – Minor injuries were reported Thursday morning following a Sacramento pedestrian accident, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
Officials responded to the crash site at around 10:50 a.m., April 15, in the 6901 block of Florin Road.
An individual was reportedly hit by a vehicle on the highway for unknown reasons.
Meanwhile, a bicycle was also located at the scene but its role in the mishap was not revealed.
Sacramento Pedestrian Accident
The pedestrian sustained minor injuries in the wreck.
Limited details about this crash were released at the time of the report.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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