The authorities on Thursday, April 30th, released the identity of the woman who died in an auto-pedestrian accident in Long Beach, California, an accident report states. Adrienne Bates, 54, lost her life after she ran into traffic, and a truck struck her.
The preliminary report showed that the Cudahy resident passed away in the tragic crash that occurred on Tuesday, April 28th. The accident took place precisely on Artesia Boulevard near the Long Beach (710) Freeway off-ramp.
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The coroner’s office and the Long Beach Police Department said that Bates died from the wounds sustained from the crash. The authorities said that the vehicle that struck the deceased was heading east on Artesia, and the woman was outside the crosswalk.
LBPD officer Tonya Dean said that Bates died at the scene, and her body was taken to the coroner for identification. The unnamed driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. The investigation remains ongoing.
The California Office of Traffic Safety notes that the problem of pedestrians getting killed in the state is bad and growing worse. OTS relying on accident reports blames it on both the pedestrian and the driver.
The agency believes that drivers and pedestrians have to work together to enhance safety on the road and protect themselves. Some of the safety tips listed by the OTS includes all road users making themselves visible, avoiding dangerous behaviors, and staying off their phones.
Others include driving within the speed limit, not driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and looking before driving or crossing intersections. Drivers should also give pedestrians the right of way and look cautiously before backing up.
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