Avery, CA…This morning at approximately 11:22 AM, an incident occurred on State Route 4 near the intersection of Red Tail Hawk Road. According to reports, a pedestrian was spotted walking in the middle of the roadway, causing vehicles to swerve in an effort to avoid hitting them.

This type of behavior is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents. Not only is the pedestrian at risk of being struck by a vehicle, but drivers may also lose control of their vehicles while trying to avoid a collision. It is important for pedestrians to always use designated crosswalks or intersections when crossing the road and to be aware of their surroundings at all times.

Authorities were notified of the situation and units were promptly dispatched to the scene. It is unclear at this time whether the pedestrian was injured or if any vehicles were damaged. However, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of pedestrian safety and the need for everyone to be vigilant when on or near roadways.

Incident: 00295 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Red Tail Hawk Rd Loc Desc: BTWN AVERY SHEEP RANCH and SEAGALE Lat/Lon: 38.221011 -120.369229
Detail Information
11:22 AM 2 [2] PED WALKING MIDDLE OF RDWY
11:22 AM 1 [1] VEHS SWERVING TO AVOID
Unit Information
11:23 AM 2 Unit Enroute
11:23 AM 1 Unit Assigned