Community
Pedestrian Safety Month
| Nature of Incident: | Pedestrian Safety Month | ||
| Location: | Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, & Thousand Oaks |
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| Date & Time: | September, 2019 | ||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo Police Department Traffic Bureau | ||
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| Think Two Steps Ahead: September is Pedestrian Safety Month Ventura County, Ca.–The cities of Camarillo, Moorpark and Thousand Oaks are working with law enforcement agencies across the state to promote safe behaviors that allow drivers and those on foot to get where they need to go safely. September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and California continues to see more and more pedestrians getting injured or killed on roads. In 2016, 867 pedestrians were killed and more than 14,000 injured in California alone. A report released earlier this year by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projected that more than 6,200 pedestrians were killed in the United States last year, the highest number since 1990. So far this year, one pedestrian has been killed and nine injured in crashes in the City of Camarillo. In order to reduce the number of collisions involving pedestrians, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will have additional officers on patrol throughout the month of September specifically focused on drivers and pedestrians who violate traffic laws that increase the risk of crashes. These violations include speeding, driving or walking distracted and/or impaired, failing to stop for signs and signals, and not yielding to drivers/pedestrians who have the right of way. “Someone crossing the street should not have to fear for one’s life, but they should also be mindful that drivers are going places too,” says Commander Dave Murray. “It goes both ways.” Despite advancements in vehicle technology that increase the chance of survival for drivers and passengers in crashes, pedestrians face the same amount of risk of getting seriously injured or killed when struck by a vehicle. “Sooner or later, a driver has to get out of their car and walk, so we are all pedestrians at some point,” says Commander Murray. “Think about how you would want a driver to act when you are walking, and vice versa. Keep that in mind and follow the rules of the road so we can all arrive where we’re headed safely, regardless of how we get there.” The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office offers steps drivers and pedestrians can take to keep everyone safe: For Pedestrians
For Drivers
Funding for pedestrian safety enforcement is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. |
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| Prepared by: | Sgt. Paul Richards | ||
| News Release Date: | Friday, August 30, 2019 | ||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sgt. Paul Richards (805) 388-5132 [email protected] |
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| Approved by: |
Commander Dave Murray | ||
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511