Woman Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Collision on Silverado Trail [Napa, CA]

Jaywalking Pedestrian Hospitalized after Collision with Car near Lincoln Avenue

NAPA, CA (September 26, 2018) – A woman was injured Wednesday evening following a pedestrian collision on Silverado Trail, near 7-Eleven. The identity of the victim was not immediately released to the public.

According to officials with the Napa Police Department, the incident took place at about 7:15 PM. The pedestrian appeared to have been jaywalking north of Lincoln Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle.

The victim sustained compound fractures to her right arm and right leg, and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment and medical evaluation. There are no updates on her current medical condition. Meanwhile, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash and to identify possible contributing factors. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Traffic Officer Josh O’Mary, lead investigator, by emailing [email protected] or calling (707) 258-7880, ext. 5217. No additional details have been provided at this time.

Road accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. One small driving mistake can lead to disastrous results. That is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. This way, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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