Woman Killed in Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident on Harbor Boulevard near Warner Avenue

Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident
Santa Ana, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Harbor Boulevard

, California (September 2, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Santa Ana, according to authorities.

The deadly pedestrian accident happened shortly after 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, in the 2200 block of Harbor Boulevard near Warner Avenue.

Authorities said the pedestrian, only identified as a woman, was struck by a vehicle while in the roadway.

Woman Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Santa Ana

The woman died in the crash. Her name was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The driver involved stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police. Alcohol was not considered a factor in the crash.

No one was arrested following the crash.

Further details regarding the collision were not immediately provided.

The crash 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.

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