Tulare County, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Seriously Injured by Vehicle at Road 125 and Avenue 416
1 Hospitalized after Tulare County Crash at Road 125 and Avenue 416
Tulare County, California (May 18, 2021) – A pedestrian was severely injured after being struck by a car Monday night at an intersection in Orosi, a census-designated place in Tulare County, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident happened at around 8:42 p.m. at Road 125 and Avenue 416.
The pedestrian was hit by the vehicle for unknown reasons. It was not clear if the victim was in a marked crosswalk at the time of the accident.
Skylife responded to the scene to airlift the severely injured pedestrian to the hospital.
Authorities are investigating to establish the cause of the crash.
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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