Sacramento, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Several Vehicles on State Route 99
Person Killed in Sacramento Pedestrian Accident on State Route 99 at Sheldon Road
Sacramento, California (March 21, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by multiple vehicles Friday night in South Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly accident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. Friday, March 19, on State Route 99 at Sheldon Road.
The CHP said the pedestrian was hit by several vehicles while attempting to cross the road on the northbound side of State Route 99 at Sheldon Road.
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Crash on State Route 99 in Sacramento
The pedestrian died at the scene. The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
No further details about the accident were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
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.
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.
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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