Somerset, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Seriously Hurt by Vehicle on Bucks Bar Road
Pedestrian Hospitalized after Somerset Accident on Bucks Bar Road
Somerset, California (July 23, 2021) – A Somerset accident involving a pedestrian Wednesday afternoon sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries.
The major injury crash took place at around 4:18 p.m. at 5893 Bucks Bar Road near Sand Ridge Road in El Dorado County.
An individual was reportedly hit by a vehicle on the highway for undetermined reasons.
Somerset Pedestrian Accident
As per the California Highway Patrol report, the unidentified pedestrian suffered major injuries and was taken to a local hospital for medication.
Officials did not mention whether the involved motorist stopped after the crash and cooperated with the investigation.
The accident remains under active investigation.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
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.
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