San Diego Accident at Aderman Avenue and Mira Mesa Boulevard Kills Pedestrian
San Diego, California (September 15, 2021) – A 50-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in San Diego Tuesday afternoon, the San Diego Police said.
The deadly crash took place at approximately 3:00 p.m. at Aderman Avenue and Mira Mesa Boulevard.
A Jeep Wrangler operated by a 45-year-old man along the street reportedly hit a female party in the crosswalk of Mira Mesa Boulevard under unclear circumstances.
Fatal Mira Mesa San Diego Accident
The unidentified pedestrian died at the hospital while undergoing surgery of critical injuries sustained in the crash.
Officials believed the involved Jeep motorist was not intoxicated at the collision time.
The San Diego Police Department is still investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
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.