San Diego, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Street Sweeper at Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Overland Avenue
Caucasian Woman Killed in San Diego Pedestrian Accident at Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Overland Avenue
San Diego, California (April 12, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a street sweeper Sunday night at an intersection in San Diego, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Bureau.
The deadly accident happened at around 10:01 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the intersection of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Overland Avenue.
Authorities said the pedestrian, only identified as a Caucasian woman believed to be about 30 to 50 years old, was walking across Clairemont Mesa Boulevard when she was hit by a street sweeping Toyota Tundra that was heading westbound on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, approaching Overland Avenue on a green light.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident in San Diego
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures performed by responding medical personnel. Her name has not been disclosed pending notification of next kin.
The driver reportedly observed the pedestrian crossing the roadway and swerved but was not successful and hit her.
No other details about the crash were immediately provided.
The San Diego Police is investigating the accident.
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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