Person Killed in Spring Valley Pedestrian Accident at Jamacha Boulevard and Gillespie Drive
Spring Valley, California (September 14, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle Monday night near a grocery store in the La Pressa area of Spring Valley, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The fatal crash was reported at around 9:45 p.m. Monday, September 13, in the area of Jamacha Boulevard and Gillespie Drive, just east of Route 125 and north of the Spring Valley Swap Meet Site.
According to the CHP, a vehicle struck the pedestrian under unclear circumstances in the area.
The pedestrian, whose name has not been disclosed pending notification of family, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle involved stopped at the scene after hitting the pedestrian.
No further details regarding the crash were immediately given.
The collision 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.