Valley Center, CA: Pedestrian Hospitalized after Being Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver
1 Injured in Valley Center Crash on Old Castle Road; Driver Flees Scene
Valley Center, California (April 5, 2021) – A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a car that fled the scene Monday evening in Valley Center, as per a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The accident occurred at around 7:03 p.m. in the 9679 block of Old Castle Road.
The report said an unknown vehicle hit the pedestrian under unclear circumstances and fled the scene.
The victim sustained minor-to-moderate injuries and was transported to Palomar Medical Center for treatment.
The report said the suspect car may have a possible clipped mirror.
No other information about the crash was available.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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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