Pedestrian Accident on Highway 1 near Hare Creek [Fort Bragg, CA]

Injuries Sustained in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 1 near Fort Bragg

 
FORT BRAGG, CA (July 23, 2019) – A pedestrian accident on Highway 1 left a person injured Monday before noon.
 
Officials said a vehicle hit the pedestrian at the south end of the Hare Creek Bridge near Fort Bragg. According to the Fort Bragg Fire Department, a Mendocino Coast District Hospital ambulance transported one person from the scene with unknown injuries.
 
This was the fourth serious vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident on the ten-mile stretch of Highway 1 between Fort Bragg and Mendocino since July 7. Two of those accidents were fatal. Further investigation is underway.
 
It is important to abide by all traffic laws and observe safety precautions whether you are a driver or a pedestrian. If you’re driving, avoid distractions and look out for pedestrians at all times. If you’re a pedestrian, cross at designated crosswalks or intersections. Obeying traffic laws and being cautious of the conditions of the road can help prevent an unforeseen accident.

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