Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Mira Mesa Pedestrian Accident at Mira Mesa Boulevard and Aderman Avenue
Mira Mesa, California (September 14, 2021) – A female pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Mira Mesa Tuesday afternoon, according to the San Diego Police Department.
The major injury pedestrian crash occurred at around 2:55 p.m. at the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Aderman Avenue, near Camino Santa Fe.
A vehicle hit the woman at the Mira Mesa intersection.
Major Injury Pedestrian Accident in Mira Mesa
The woman sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Her name and current condition were not available.
The involved driver stopped at the scene after the crash.
Both lanes of Mira Mesa Boulevard were shut down for several hours as the authorities conducted an investigation.
Further details 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.