Pedestrian fatalities rise amid separate incidents across California, New Mexico

Multiple pedestrian-involved accidents occurred over the weekend across California and New Mexico, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety. In Escondido, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on March 8, with the driver remaining at the scene and cooperating with police. Similarly, in Encinitas, an adult pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle, with the driver also staying at the scene as authorities investigate. In Albuquerque, a hit-and-run incident left a pedestrian with serious injuries, prompting police to search for the fleeing driver while emphasizing the dangers of such accidents. Additionally, a pedestrian was struck in Apple Valley, where emergency responders performed CPR at the scene before transporting the victim to a medical facility. Lastly, in West Hollywood, a pedestrian collision resulted in injuries, with emergency services responding swiftly to attend to the victim and manage traffic.