Salinas, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver at Sanborn Road and Freedom Parkway
Salinas Accident at Sanborn Road and Freedom Parkway Injures Pedestrian
Salinas, California (July 12, 2021) – Authorities are investigating the cause of a suspected hit-and-run collision that occurred at an intersection in Salinas Sunday morning.
The pedestrian accident took place in the area of Sanborn Road and Freedom Parkway in the morning hours.
An individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle whose driver escaped the scene after the collision.
Salinas Pedestrian Accident
The accident left the unidentified pedestrian with unknown injuries.
Authorities are still investigating to locate the hit-and-run suspect.
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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