Whitewater, CA: At Least 1 Suffers Major Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle on Interstate 10 at Whitewater Cutoff
Whitewater Accident on Interstate 10 at Whitewater Cutoff Injures At Least One Person
Whitewater, California (May 10, 2021) – At least one person sustained major injuries after being struck by a vehicle on a freeway in Whitewater Sunday morning.
The pedestrian accident happened on Interstate 10 at Whitewater Cutoff just about 6:00 a.m. May 9
A vehicle of unspecified make and built reportedly rolled over in the eastbound lanes of the interstate for unknown reasons.
The California Highway Patrol did not immediately establish whether the overturned automobile hit an individual who was walking on the freeway.
Major Injury Whitewater Pedestrian Crash
The crash resulted in major injuries to at least one unidentified person
Limited details about this accident were released at the time of the report.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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.
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.
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