San Bernardino, CA: Pedestrian Hurt after Being Struck Hit-and-Run Motorist at Sierra Way and Marshall Boulevard
San Bernardino Collision at Sierra Way and Marshall Boulevard Injures One Person
San Bernardino, California (April 8, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an alleged hit-and-run collision that occurred at an intersection in San Bernardino Sunday evening.
The CHP responded to the crash site shortly after 6 p.m. in the area of Sierra Way and Marshall Boulevard near the Howard M Rowe Branch Library.
An individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene without rendering aid.
San Bernardino Pedestrian Accident
The unidentified pedestrian sustained unspecified injuries and was attended to by paramedics who arrived at the scene shortly after the mishap.
Meanwhile, officials closed down Sierra Way and Marshall Boulevard for an unknown time.
The accident remains under investigation.
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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