Santa Monica, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on 10 Freeway On-Ramp
Person Killed in Santa Monica Pedestrian Accident on Cloverfield Boulevard On-Ramp to Santa Monica (10)Freeway
Santa Monica, California (May 3, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle Sunday night in Santa Monica, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, the deadly crash was reported at around 10:33 p.m. Sunday, May 2, on the Cloverfield Boulevard on-ramp to the eastbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway.
Emergency personnel responded to the crash and declared the pedestrian dead at the scene. The name of the victim has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
A SigAlert was issued for the closure of the on-ramp.
Further details about the accident were not immediately provided.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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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