South Los Angeles, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Freight Train on East Vernon Avenue
Person Killed in South Los Angeles Train Accident on East Vernon Avenue
South Los Angeles, California (March 5, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being hit by a Union Pacific freight train in South Los Angeles Friday morning, according to a local news source.
At about 11:30 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of the accident in the 1600 block of East Vernon Avenue.
As per the report, the pedestrian was struck by the train for unknown reasons.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident on East Vernon Avenue in South LA
The pedestrian, whose name was withheld pending notification of next of kin, was declared dead at the scene.
No other details regarding the accident were immediately given.
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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