1 Hurt in Needles Pedestrian Accident on Needles Highway
NEEDLES, CA (July 25, 2021) – Wednesday night, Jaime Lynn Gagnon suffered injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Needles Highway.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Colorado River Station said that the incident happened at around 10:44 p.m. Moreover, it occurred along the 1900 block of Needles Highway.
Reports revealed that a burgundy Ford Fusion struck Jaime Lynn Gagnon as she crossed the road. Then, the suspect vehicle fled the scene without stopping.
Furthermore, officials confirmed that Gagnon sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Meanwhile, officers conducted an area check in the surrounding area, but the suspect vehicle was not been located.
Moreover, authorities ask anyone with information about the crash to contact Deputy Gonzalez at the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200.
Dealing With Similar Incidents
In today’s current state of affairs, taking strolls outdoors is becoming the new normal. With this, so does the likelihood of accidents involving pedestrians.
Car accidents are far more common than pedestrian accidents. However, there is still reason to be wary when traveling on foot.
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as vehicle accidents. However, pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” Tyler Toomey said. He is a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
“It’s because they are sometimes hard to see. They also ride bikes, skateboards, etc. Pedestrian incidents usually occur in shopping center entrances and street corners,” he added.
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