12-Year-Old Girl Injured in Pedestrian Crash on Main Street [Willits, CA]

12-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized after Pedestrian Accident on Main Street near Willits’ Arch

 
WILLITS, CA (January 11, 2023) — A 12-year-old girl suffered injuries in a pedestrian crash on Main Street on Tuesday, January 10.
 
The incident happened shortly after 1:00 p.m. when a 12-year-old girl ran across Willits’ Main Street as she was about to meet a friend. Then a vehicle hit her.
 
According to Willits Police Chief Fabian Lizarraga, the girl was on the west side of Main Street near the famous Willits’ Arch. Then she ran into the northbound lane. A car traveling around 10 miles/hour hit her and knocked her to the ground.
 
Chief Lizarraga said the impact of the incident forced the girl to roll underneath another vehicle that did not hit her.
 
As emergency responders secured the scene, the girl’s parents arrived. They said the girl sustained abrasions to her hands and possible lacerations on her head.
 
Medics rushed the girl to Howard Memorial for treatment.
 
Whether you are a pedestrian or a driver, you should follow all traffic rules and observe safety precautions. When you’re behind the wheel, avoid distractions while driving and always look out for pedestrians. If you’re a pedestrian, cross the street at the designated crosswalk or intersection.

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