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Glendale Police Press Releases
Seven Pedestrians Struck in 4 Days
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| Date Posted: |
12/11/2006 4:01:47 PM |
| Bulletin Number: |
06-41 |
| DR Number: |
06-1919 |
| Announcement: |
Press Release:
Motorists and Pedestrians are asked to be Vigilant
Since Friday December 8 there have been seven accidents involving pedestrians. The City of Glendale encourages all motorists and pedestrians to be extra vigilant during the holiday season. These accidents highlight the fact that fault can be with either the driver of a vehicle or a pedestrian. It is incumbent upon both parties to be aware of their surroundings.
During the Holiday Season, citizens can expect the City of Glendale to step enforcement and awareness through educational programs. One outlet will be through GTV-6 and the Glendale Police Department “Behind the Badge” TV show. It will air this Wednesday at 7 p.m. and highlight the City of Glendale’s coordinated effort with the group Smartz Moves that recently kicked-off a senior citizen pedestrian safety campaign with a collision simulation demonstration. The demonstration was video taped and will be included in Wednesday's TV show. The senior citizen pedestrian safety campaign is being funded through an Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant.
Below is a summary of the seven accidents involving pedestrians:
Friday, December 8 at 1914 hours:
A 70-year-old male exited the Galleria parking structure and started across Columbus Av on foot when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound in the #1 lane. The male rolled up onto the hood and broke the windshield before coming to rest in the roadway. The pedestrian was alert and talking when emergency personnel arrived. He was transported to LAC/USC Medical Center by R/A 21 for treatment of a possible dislocated shoulder. The pedestrian’s injury consisted of a broken shoulder.
Saturday, December 9 at 1739 hours:
A Female Hispanic (35 yrs) was crossing W/B in the marked crosswalk with her 7 yr old daughter at the intersection of Glendale and Cypress. A vehicle driven by a 30 yr old female was traveling S/B Glendale struck the pedestrian causing minor injuries. The female was taken to Glendale Adventist for observation. The 7 yr old daughter was not struck or injured.
Saturday, December 9 at 2130 hours:
Officers responded to the intersection of Chevy Chase and Central regarding a pedestrian having been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, they located the collision on Chevy Chase just east of Central. The cause of the collision was a 50 year old male crossing Chevy Chase mid block. He was struck by the driver’s side mirror of the vehicle. Male complained of pain to his left arm and a small abrasion to the face. He was transported to a local hospital for his injuries. The pedestrian is listed as the cause of the accident.
Sunday, December 10 at 1258 hours:
Officers responded to the intersection of Glenoaks and Sonora regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, the pedestrian was standing and talking. A 64 year old male was walking N/B in the east crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle making a left-hand turn from S/B Sonora onto E/B Glenoaks. The vehicle was being driven by a 17 year old female. Preliminary investigation puts the driver of the vehicle at fault. The pedestrian complained of pain to his left shoulder and right leg. He was transported to Glendale Adventist Hospital for follow-up.
Sunday, December 10 at 1656 hours:
Officers responded to Central and Stocker regarding a pedestrian being struck by a car. The investigation revealed that a 12 year old male ran across the street, mid-block in the 1100 block of North Central, and was struck by a motorist traveling S/B on Central. The vehicle was being driven by a 75 year old male. The pedestrian hit his head on the vehicle’s windshield and was thrown to the ground. The pedestrian suffered head and face injuries and was transported to Los Angeles County Hospital by Glendale paramedics. Preliminary investigation shows that the pedestrian was at fault.
Monday, December 11 at 0630 hours:
Officers responded to the intersection of Verdugo and Opechee regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. A 49 year old female was crossing Verdugo when she was struck by a vehicle that was driving N/B Verdugo. The striking vehicle fled the scene and left behind its right side passenger mirror. No witnesses were located. The pedestrian suffered head and neck injuries along with a swollen right eye but was conscious. She was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Monday, December 11 at 1100 hours:
Officers responded to Grandview and San Fernando in regards to a male being stuck by a vehicle. The male pedestrian, 66 years of age, was crossing the street s/b at San Fernando / Grandview. While in the crosswalk, he was struck by a vehicle driven by a 43 year old male. The pedestrian was knocked to the ground and sustained a non-life threatening head injury.
By: Sgt. Tom Lorenz 818-535-1958
Ritch Wells, City of Glendale 818-548-4844
Vicki Gardner, city of Glendale 818-548-4844
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