1 Killed in Tulare County Accident on Avenue 252
Tulare County, California (September 18, 2023) – One person was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident in Tulare County early Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision happened on Avenue 252, east of Road 216 shortly after 12:30 a.m. September 17.
A 43-year-old Lindsay man was walking into the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver fled the scene after the collision.
The collision is under investigation.
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable of all road users. In the event of an auto-pedestrian accident, pedestrians are very likely to suffer serious injuries, including broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, and even death.
Most pedestrian accidents are caused by:
- Drivers’ negligence
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Jaywalking
- Crossing against a traffic signal
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