Pedestrian Hospitalized after North Highlands Accident at Myrtle Avenue and Roseville Road
North Highlands, California (September 22, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a traffic accident that left a pedestrian with serious injuries Tuesday afternoon.
The CHP said the crash happened in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Roseville Road at approximately 3:27 p.m.
As per the dispatch, an individual was struck by a vehicle at the North Highlands intersection near the Sacramento McClellan Airport under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury North Highlands Car Accident
The unidentified pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment of major injuries suffered in the accident.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately available at the report time.
The detectives handling the case are 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.