Hacienda Heights Accident on Park Lawn Road Injures Pedestrian
Hacienda Heights, California (September 8, 2021) – A pedestrian sustained minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Hacienda Heights Saturday afternoon, September 4.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the minor injury crash site just before 5:32 p.m. in the 1705 block of Park Lawn Road.
A gray Toyota Tacoma reportedly struck a male party on the highway under unclear circumstances.
Hacienda Heights Pedestrian Accident
Paramedics responded to the scene shortly after the crash and attended to the unidentified pedestrian who had sustained minor injuries.
More information regarding this accident will be released immediately after the CHP completes the investigation.
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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