Calexico Accident at Highway 111 and Jasper Road Sends Pedestrian to Hospital
Calexico, California (September 20, 2021) – A pedestrian was hospitalized with minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle near an intersection in Calexico Sunday evening.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash site at approximately 7:15 p.m. near Highway 111 and Jasper Road.
An individual was reportedly struck by the automobile while walking on southbound Highway 111 near East Jasper Road under unclear circumstances.
Calexico Crash Injures Pedestrian
The pedestrian, whose name was not revealed, sustained minor injuries following the accident. The victim was attended to by paramedics before being taken to the El Centro Regional Medical Center for further medical aid.
Details regarding the involved driver were not immediately available at the report time.
The crash resulted in the closure of southbound Highway 111 for an unknown time.
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.