Person Killed in Solano Pedestrian Accident on State Route 37 near Skaggs Island Road
Solano, California (September 16, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning in Solano, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The deadly pedestrian accident took place on State Route 37 near the junction of Skaggs Island Road.
According to the CHP, a vehicle hit the pedestrian for unknown reasons on State Route 37.
The pedestrian, whose name has not been disclosed pending notification of family, died in the crash.
The crash caused the authorities to close eastbound lanes at State Route 121. Drivers were asked to seek alternate routes.
No further details regarding the collision were 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.