George Whiting Struck and Injured by Car on Highway 101 and Main Street [Santa Maria, CA]

1 Hospitalized after Santa Maria Pedestrian Accident

SANTA MARIA, CA (March 20, 2019) – A Santa Maria male resident sustained injuries in a crash involving a pickup on March 18 along Highway 101.
The CHP revealed that at about 5:18 a.m., they received a report of a man walking on the center divider. The incident occurred on Highway 101, south of Main Street.
By 6:40 p.m., multiple calls reported that a man kept walking on the southbound shoulder of Highway 101, north of Stowell Road.
According to reports, before the officers’ arrival, 32-year-old George Whiting walked “directly into the path of traffic and was struck by a pickup.”
CHP units, passing motorists, and medical personnel all came to the area to give Whiting medical attention.
CHP revealed that Whiting sustained a broken arm and abrasions to head. Furthermore, paramedics transported him to Cottage Hospital.
Meanwhile, authorities ruled out drugs or alcohol as a factor in the collision.
Apparently, on Monday, Whiting reportedly walked away from the Del Mar Group Home in Orcutt. Authorities listed him as a missing person.
When behind the wheel, it is important to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. As a bicyclist, make sure to suit yourself with the proper biking equipment. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road.

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