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Pedestrian Suffers Major Injuries after Hit by Big Rig on Cressey Way in Merced County
MERCED COUNTY, CA (July 4, 2024) – A man was seriously injured after being hit by a big rig on Cressey Way in Merced County early Wednesday morning on July 3.
The crash happened just before 4:00 a.m. on the frontage road south of Cressy Way. According to the California Highway Patrol, the big rig driver thought he hit something. He pulled over, checked his cameras and realized he actually ran into a person.
The big rig driver then called 911.
Responding officers found the man with major injuries.
The victim was then airlifted to a hospital in Modesto in an unknown condition.
Officers said drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash, which is under investigation.
Pedestrian accidents are not uncommon. That is why driving safely with no distractions is very important. Stay alert and yield to pedestrians walking on the roadway. Practice defensive driving and never drive while intoxicated.
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