Man Injured in Highway 101 Pedestrian Accident [Orcutt, CA]

Orcutt, CA (July 16, 2021) – On Friday, a man was injured in Highway 101 pedestrian accident.

Th accident happened just before 1:00 a.m., Northbound on Highway 101 south of Clark Avenue in Orcutt.

SBC Fire said the male struck was struck and sustained critical injuries. He was rushed Marian Regional Medical Center.

Meanwhile, the truck driver was not injured in the crash.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

pedestrians who have the right of way. Especially now, with roadways emptier than ever across the world, drivers disobeying the speed limit is at an all-time high. Thus, pedestrian safety is at an all-time low.

Meanwhile, here are some things that we can do to avoid accidents that could result in serioSo, as a driver, don’t speed. Always follow the speed limit and never use your phone; always be cautious of your surroundings.

Pedestrians who have the right of way. Especially now, with roadways emptier than ever across the world, drivers disobeying the speed limit is at an all-time high. Thus, pedestrian safety is at an all-time low.

Meanwhile, here are some things that we can do to avoid accidents that could result in serious, as a driver, don’t speed. Always follow the speed limit and never use your phone; always be cautious of your surroundings.

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Pedestrian Accidents Could Result in Injuries

Moreover, in today’s current state of affairs, more individuals are walking as a new way to escape home for a while.

As a result, pedestrian accidents have also spiked in popularity, so has the risk of pedestrian accidents. 

Pedestrian accidents are incidents in which someone walking or crossing a road is injured by a vehicle striking them.

Indeed, we can prevent pedestrian accidents from happening.

A common cause of these unfortunate incidents includes drivers speeding. Similarly, motorists who speed do not have enough reaction time to stop or yield for us injuries.

First, always avoid dangerous behaviors: always walk on the sidewalk (no jaywalking), stay sober, and make eye contact with drivers, don’t assume the driver can see you.

Then, closely look before you step: cross streets at marked crosswalks/intersections. In addition, obey traffic signals, and watch for turning vehicles.

Remember to hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers .

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