Pedestrian Injured after Hit by FedEx Truck on 22 Freeway at Brookhurst Street [GARDEN GROVE, CA]

Afternoon Pedestrian Crash with FedEx Truck on 22 Freeway in Garden Grove

 
GARDEN GROVE, CA (June 3, 2019) – A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a FedEx truck Monday afternoon in Garden Grove.
 
The crash happened around 1:12 p.m. on westbound 22 Freeway at Brookhurst Street.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a male pedestrian was walking across the freeway when he was hit by the truck in the middle lanes.
 
The FedEx driver told police he was slowing down at 55 mph when the pedestrian ran in front of his semi on purpose.
 
The impact sent the victim down on the ground. Paramedics took the patient to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
 
A SigAlert was issued in the area, blocking the third and fourth lanes for unknown duration while authorities worked on the scene.
 
An investigation is active and ongoing and no further updates regarding the victim’s condition.
 
Avoid pedestrian accidents by driving only when alert and sober. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and obey all traffic signals and signs. Accommodate any impediments to safe driving, including the low visibility of night driving, the poor conditions caused by inclement weather, and the obstacles of road construction or poorly maintained roads.

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