Westlake, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Train on S Alvarado Street
Person Dies in Westlake Pedestrian Accident on South Alvarado Street
Westlake, California (May 12, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a train Wednesday morning in Westlake, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The accident was reported at around 10:47 a.m. in the 662 block of South Alvarado Street.
Authorities said the pedestrian was hit by the train for unknown reasons on the tracks.
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and found the person underneath the train. The victim was then taken to a local hospital and was later pronounced.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
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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