San Diego, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver on Siempre Viva Road
San Diego Accident on Siempre Viva Road Injures One Person
San Diego, California (May 9, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an alleged hit-and-run collision that happened in San Diego late Wednesday night.
The accident was reported at approximately 11:25 p.m., May 5, on Siempre Viva Road near State Route 905.
An individual was reportedly hit by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene after the mishap.
Siempre Viva Road Hit-and-Run Crash
Officials said the unidentified pedestrian sustained injuries following the crash.
The CHP is still investigating to locate the suspect.
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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