San Diego, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle on Rosecrans Street
Woman Hospitalized after San Diego Pedestrian Accident on Rosecrans Street at Harbor Drive
San Diego, California (May 15, 2021) – A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in the Roseville/Fleetridge neighborhood in San Diego, according to authorities.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, in the 1400 block of Rosecrans Street at Harbor Drive
Authorities said the pedestrian, a 75-year-old woman, was crossing the street when she was hit by a Tesla that was making a left turn from Harbor Drive onto Rosecrans Street.
Pedestrian Hit by Tesla in San Diego
The woman was taken to a nearby hospital with head injuries and a broken leg. Her name and condition were not immediately disclosed.
The driver of the Tesla stopped at the scene and was cooperative, police said.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is urged to contact the San Diego Police Department at 619-531- 2000 or 858-484-3154.
Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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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