Van Nuys, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Metrolink Train on Woodley Avenue
Woman Killed in Van Nuys Pedestrian Accident on Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys, California (March 10, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a Metrolink train Wednesday afternoon in Van Nuys, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The deadly accident was reported at around 2:59 p.m. in the 8100 block of North Woodley Avenue.
Authorities said a 30-year-old woman was walking on the railway tracks when she was hit by the train.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident on Woodley Avenue in Van Nuys
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and performed CPR on the woman. Despite life-saving measures, the victim did not survive her injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
The name of the woman has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Further details regarding the crash were not immediately provided.
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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