San Bernardino, CA: Man Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver on 210 Freeway at Waterman Avenue
San Bernardino Accident on 210 Freeway at Waterman Avenue Sends One Person to Hospital
San Bernardino, California (June 19, 2021) – A San Bernardino accident that happened Thursday night injured a male party, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The hit-and-run pedestrian accident occurred on the 210 Freeway at the Waterman Avenue off-ramp at approximately 7:25 p.m.
As per the report, a man was changing a tire of his car on the westbound side of the interstate when a maroon Honda Accord hit him and his vehicle at the night hours.
After the incident, the Honda operator came to a stop briefly before fleeing westbound on the 210 Freeway, just west of Highland Avenue.
San Bernardino Traffic Accident
The unidentified man sustained minor injuries and was rushed to the Loma Linda University Health in Murrieta for medication.
The CHP is 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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