Woman Killed in Serra Mesa Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 805 near Murray Ridge Road
San Diego, California (September 23, 2021) – A female driver died after being struck by a vehicle shortly after she was involved in a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night in the Serra Mesa area of San Diego, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly accident happened shortly before midnight on Wednesday, September 22, on the northbound side of Interstate 805, just south of Murray Ridge Road.
The CHP said the woman was driving her vehicle on Interstate 805 when, for unknown reasons, she crashed on the highway.
The woman then got out of the vehicle and was hit by a passing vehicle.
Woman Killed After Being Hit by Vehicle in Serra Mesa
The woman died in the crash. Her name was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash told the CHP that she swerved in an attempt to avoid debris but ended up hitting the woman who had exited her car.
According to the CHP, an arrest has been made in the case.
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.