Sacramento, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle at South Watt Avenue and Fruitridge Road
Woman Killed in Sacramento Pedestrian Accident at South Watt Avenue and Fruitridge Road
Sacramento, California (June 29, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday at an intersection in Sacramento, police said.
The deadly pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of South Watt Avenue and Fruitridge Road.
According to the police, a vehicle hit the woman for an unknown reason at the Sacramento intersection.
Woman Killed in Sacramento Pedestrian Crash
The woman died in the crash. Her name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The driver involved sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.
The crash prompted the officers to close the road in both directions while they conduct an investigation.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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.
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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