Man Killed in Carmichael Pedestrian Accident
A pedestrian lost his life on March 11 in Carmichael when he was struck by a vehicle.
I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family who lost their loved ones in this accident.
What Happened?
The accident occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m. as the man, named by the County Coroner’s office as Bobby Wilson, age 55 of Carmichael, was crossing Walnut Avenue outside of the crosswalk near Marconi Avenue. He was struck by a woman driving a Volkswagen Beetle heading northbound on Walnut, as stated by a representative of the California Highway Patrol CHP). The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its front end. Although Wilson was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment, he passed away at the hospital about an hour later.
Ways for Motorists to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
Although cities around California are making improvements meant to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents, they still occur frequently. Learning some of the ways that motorists can exercise caution may help avoid a tragedy.
- Speed can not only slow a motorist’s reaction time, but it also makes a collision with a pedestrian more deadly. Staying within the speed limit is the intelligent thing to do.
- Make it a point to yield to pedestrians. Not all intersections or pedestrian crossings are marked or located at intersections. Pedestrians cross at just about any intersection and may use a crosswalk in the middle of a street. Keep a lookout for anyone who might start to cross.
- Use extra caution when making a turn. Although pedestrians should be on the lookout for turning vehicles, this doesn’t always happen. In addition, a pedestrian may be in the blind spot of your vehicle or just out of sight of the driver. Slow down at intersections, and double-check before turning.
- Older people, the disabled, and children may require longer to cross. Older or disabled persons may also have a problem with vision or hearing. Exercise patience when crossing, and wait until they have reached safety before proceeding.
- Exercise caution when there is a lot of foot traffic, such as when schools, churches, parks, or local gathering places are nearby.
- Don’t drink and drive. Alcohol consumption while behind the wheel of a vehicle is illegal and clouds thinking as well as slows reaction time.
How Pedestrians Can Stay Safe
There are several ways pedestrians can stay safe. They include:
- Being Visible: It is important to wear bright or light colors during the day and reflective clothing at night. If you don’t have reflective clothing or tape, carry a flashlight.
- Avoiding distractions: Using a cell phone when walking is a bad idea.
- Choosing not to use headphones: Using headphones to listen to music totally blocks your sense of hearing. That means you won’t hear a car’s motor as it approaches.
- Crossing in well-lit places or in a crosswalk is a must.
- Avoiding alcohol is as essential for a walker as it is for drivers.
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