Oak View Accident on North Ventura Avenue Sends Pedestrian to Hospital
Oak View, California (September 16, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a major injury pedestrian accident that occurred on a highway in Oak View Wednesday night.
The CHP responded to the crash site at around 8:40 p.m. on Highway 33 (North Ventura Avenue).
An individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle while walking on the roadway for reasons still under investigation.
Oak View Pedestrian Accident
The pedestrian, whose name was not revealed, sustained major injuries following the crash. The patient was attended to by paramedics before being taken to an area hospital for further treatment.
Authorities closed down a section of Highway 33 as they investigated and cleared the scene.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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.