Watsonville, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Freedom Boulevard
Pedestrian Killed in Watsonville Crash on Freedom Boulevard near Hames Road
Watsonville, California (March 9, 2021) – A female pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Watsonville, according to a local news source.
The deadly pedestrian accident took place on Freedom Boulevard, just east of Hames Road.
According to California Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was either walking on the shoulder of the road or entirely off the roadway when, for unknown reasons, a Volvo traveling eastbound on Freedom Boulevard drifted off the road and struck her.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident on Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville
The pedestrian, whose name has not been released pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the Volvo sustained unspecified injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The passenger was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, police said.
The driver of the Volvo was not hurt.
It is undetermined whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident. An investigation into the crash 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.
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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