Saugus, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle on Rodeffer Place
Child Hospitalized after Saugus Pedestrian on Rodeffer Place near Copper Hill Drive
Saugus, California (April 1, 2021) – A child was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Saugus, according to a local news source.
The accident was reported shortly before 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in the 22000 block of Rodeffer Place, just south of Copper Hill Drive.
Authorities said a vehicle struck the child for an unknown reason on the roadway.
Minor Hit, Injured by Vehicle Wednesday in Saugus
The victim was taken to a local hospital with unspecified injuries. The name and condition of the patient were not disclosed.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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