Possible Fatality Reported in San Simeon Pedestrian Accident near Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, California (August 13, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and possibly killed by a vehicle Friday afternoon in San Simeon.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened at about 12:45 p.m., two miles south of Hearst Castle Road.
A coroner was dispatched to the accident scene.
No further details regarding the crash were immediately given.
The accident remains under 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.
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.