Pedestrian Injured in Accident on R Street [Merced, CA]

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MERCED, CA (June  19, 2018) – On Tuesday evening, a male pedestrian was struck and injured by a car in an accident on R Street, in central Merced.
 
According to Sgt Dan Dabney, the pedestrian collision took place at the intersection of R Street and Main Street, around 9:45 PM. The unidentified man was crossing R St eastbound at Main within a designated crosswalk.
 
Several vehicles in the area slowed down as the man walked across the intersection against the light. A man driving a Honda sedan did not see the pedestrian when he stepped in front of his car, and struck the pedestrian. It is believed that the pedestrian was drinking before the collision.
 
The Honda’s windshield was smashed due to the impact of the crash. First responders transported the injured victim to an area hospital by air ambulance. He suffered serious injuries to the face and head. There is no update on his current medical condition. The identities of the parties involved in this collision were not immediately released to the public.
 
No additional information is available at this time, as police officials continue to investigate.
 
It is important to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, especially if you are in a highly populated or residential area. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road. Do not get behind the wheel if you find yourself under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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