San Diego, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Vehicle at State Route 94 and Bancroft Drive
Man Seriously Injured in San Diego Hit-and-Run Accident at State Route 94 and Bancroft Drive
San Diego, California (May 19, 2021) – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday morning in San Diego, authorities said.
Shortly before 6:00 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers were dispatched to Bancroft Drive at State Route 94 in response to the report of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.
According to the CHP, the pedestrian, a 74-year-old man, was walking across the on-ramp on Bancroft Drive when he was struck by a vehicle that was getting onto State Route 94 westbound.
Major Injury Pedestrian Collision in San Diego
The man was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego with major injuries. His name and condition were not immediately disclosed.
The driver did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene. There was no description of the suspect’s vehicle or driver.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run driver.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call the CHP El Cajon area office at 619-401-2000.
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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