South Los Angeles, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Harbor Freeway
Person Killed in South Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident on Harbor Freeway at Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway
South Los Angeles, California (July 6, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while running across a freeway in South Los Angeles Monday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly pedestrian collision was reported at around 10:06 p.m. Monday, July 5 on southbound the side of Harbor Freeway at the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway.
The male driver of a white Mercedes-Benz told the CHP that the pedestrian was running across the southbound Harbor Freeway prior to the collision.
Harbor Freeway Accident in South Los Angeles Kills 1
The pedestrian, whose name has not been released pending family notification, was killed in the accident.
As of 10:43 p.m., a SigAlert was issued to close all southbound lanes of the Harbor Freeway in the area. Motorists were diverted into Express Lanes and onto the eastbound Glenn Anderson Freeway.
The crash remains under 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.
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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