Weaverville, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Highway 299 and Highway 3
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Weaverville Crash at Highway 299 and Highway 3
Weaverville, California (June 9, 2021) – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening at an intersection in Weaverville, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The major injury pedestrian collision was reported at around 5:28 p.m. in the area of Highway 299 and Highway 3.
As per the CHP report, a vehicle hit the pedestrian for an unknown reason at the intersection of Highway 299 and Highway 3.
Major Injury Collision in Weaverville
The pedestrian sustained major injuries and was transported to a hospital. The name of the patient and their condition were not immediately disclosed.
Further details regarding the crash were not immediately given, and the accident remains under investigation.
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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