Victim Killed in Sonora Pedestrian Accident on Highway 49 near O’Hara Drive ID’d as Molly Burgess
Molly Burgess Killed in Sonora Pedestrian Crash on Highway 49 near O’Hara Drive
Sonora, California (March 4, 2021) – The 17-year-old Sonora girl who died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in Sonora has been identified as Molly Burgess
The deadly suspected hit-and-run pedestrian collision took place just after 5 p.m. on Highway 49 near O’Hara Drive.
It was not immediately established how the crash occurred on February 28.
Molly Burgess Fatal Sonora Pedestrian Crash
Burgess died at the crash site.
Limited details about the mishap were released at the time of the report.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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.
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.
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Most pedestrian accidents can be avoided if pedestrians and drivers followed the recommended safety measures.
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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