Santa Clarita Accident in Canyon Country Neighborhood Seriously Injures Pedestrian
Santa Clarita, California (November 15, 2021) – A person in a wheelchair was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in the area east of Santa Clarita Saturday morning, according to a report by the Los Angeles County Fire Department report.
Authorities said the crash took place at about 7:47 a.m. in the Canyon Country neighborhood.
As per the dispatch, an individual riding a motorized wheelchair was struck by a vehicle on November 13 under unclear circumstances.
The unidentified pedestrian sustained serious injuries following the accident. The victim was attended to by paramedics before being rushed to an area hospital for further medical aid.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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