Valeriy Timoshenko Killed in Woodland Pedestrian Accident on County Road 22
Valeriy Timoshenko ID’d as Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle on County Road 22 near County Road 117 in Woodland
Woodland, California (July 16, 2021) – The pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday morning east of Woodland in Yolo County has been identified as Valeriy Timoshenko, 38, of West Sacramento.
The fatal crash happened at around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, July 11, on County Road 22, just west of County Road 117, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP said Timoshenko was attempting to cross the road when a vehicle traveling westbound on County Road 22 hit him.
Pedestrian Killed in Yolo County Crash Identified as West Sacramento Man
Timoshenko was pronounced dead at the scene.
No further details regarding the collision were immediately available.
An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision is asked to call the Woodland CHP office at 530-662-4685.
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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