North Highlands Accident at Madison Avenue and Jackson Street Seriously Injures Pedestrian
North Highlands, California (September 26, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a pedestrian accident that left one person with serious injuries at an intersection in North Highlands Sunday evening.
The CHP said the major injury crash occurred in the area of Madison Avenue and Jackson Street at approximately 7:28 p.m.
As per the dispatch, a woman was hit by a vehicle at the North Highlands intersection under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury North Highlands Accident
Shortly after 7:28 p.m., paramedics responded to the scene and treated the pedestrian who had suffered major injuries in the crash.
The victim, whose name was not revealed, was then rushed to an area hospital for further medication.
Information regarding the involved driver was not immediately available at the report time.
The crash resulted in the closure of the intersection 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.