Friday, April 15, 2016

Injury Accident Involving Pedestrian - Indian School Rd & N Miller Rd

Injury accident involving a pedestrian reported at East Indian School Road & North Miller Road in Scottsdale, AZ.

Units responding or on scene include: P-603 L602 SCTP00.

[Update] SFD officials tell us that Scottsdale Fire units responded to the intersection to care for an elderly male that was struck by a vehicle with very low impact (low speed). The patient was transported to HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center for precautionary evaluation.

Scottsdale Fire Paramedics would like to share some “Pedestrian Safe Practice”. All of us need to make sure we are visible to drivers at all times and make eye contact with them whenever possible. This is especially important at night, in low-light conditions such as dusk or dawn or in inclement weather (dust in the air tonight). According to NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 32 percent of all pedestrian fatalities occur between 8 PM and 11:59 PM.

* Wear lightly colored or reflective clothing at night and brightly colored clothing during the day.

* Stay in well-lit areas, especially when crossing the street.

* If possible, make eye contact with drivers in stopped vehicles to ensure they see you before you cross in front of them.

* Put down your phone. Smartphones and handheld electronic devices are a daily part of life today, but they take your eyes off of the road and distract your attention.

* Don’t wear headphones. Your ears will tell you a lot about what is happening around you – be sure to use them.