[06-11-2021] Riverside County, CA – Pedestrian Accident in La Quinta Injures One Person

One unidentified person was seriously injured after a pedestrian accident in La Quinta on Friday morning, June 11th.

The accident happened at approximately 7:30 a.m. in the area of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 in La Quinta.

The victim was struck by an unspecified vehicle under unclear circumstances. How the collision occurred, and the reason why it happened have not been established.

The driver that struck the pedestrian remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. The pedestrian was seriously injured and was immediately taken to an area hospital to receive treatment.

The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents often lead to severe injury and even death. This is because pedestrians do not have protection against fatal accidents, unlike passengers of private vehicles and motorcycle riders. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5900 pedestrians were killed in 2016 across the entire United States.

California is a dangerous place for pedestrians. California is one of the leading states in pedestrian deaths, with its fatality rate 25% higher than the national average. In 2018 alone, 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 people were injured due to pedestrian accidents in California.

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