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SAN BERNARDINO, San Bernardino County, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 — A street vendor was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday evening, October 13, on Glasgow Avenue in San Bernardino, according to the California Highway Patrol. The extent of the vendor's injuries was not immediately known.
The California Highway Patrol said the collision was reported near 7172 Glasgow Avenue shortly before 6 p.m., when a vehicle collided with a pedestrian who was working as a street vendor in the area.
The severity of the injuries was unknown when emergency crews were notified. Investigators have not released whether the vendor was taken to a hospital or treated at the scene.
The California Highway Patrol has not released details on what led to the collision. The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information about the driver or the vendor has been made public.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
What Keeps Pedestrians Safer When Visibility Drops
Fading daylight plays a bigger role in pedestrian crashes than many drivers realize. As the sun sets, contrast drops fast, and a person standing near a roadway, especially one dressed in dark clothing or working at a stationary stand, can blend into the background well before a driver's eyes adjust. Depth perception and reaction time both suffer in low light, which narrows the window a driver has to stop or swerve.
Street lighting, reflective signage, and marked pedestrian zones near sidewalk vendors or bus stops have all been shown to help close that gap. Cities that add overhead lighting at intersections or widen shoulders near vendor areas tend to see drivers notice pedestrians sooner, not just react faster once they do. Signal timing that gives pedestrians a head start, often called a leading pedestrian interval, has also been linked to fewer vehicle-pedestrian conflicts at crossings.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian fatalities decreased from 1,213 in 2022 to 1,106 in 2023. That decline followed a period during which several California cities expanded lighting upgrades and lowered speed limits in commercial corridors where vendors and foot traffic are common, showing that infrastructure changes can move the numbers even as overall traffic volumes remain steady.
Frequently Asked Questions
What usually causes pedestrian accidents?
Common factors include drivers failing to yield at crossings, distracted or impaired driving, poor lighting, and pedestrians crossing outside marked areas. Many incidents involve a combination of these rather than a single cause.
How much does vehicle speed matter in these crashes?
Speed has a direct effect on survival. A pedestrian struck at 20 mph has a much higher chance of surviving than one struck at 40 mph, because slower impacts give both the driver and the person more time to react and reduce the force of the collision.
Are pedestrian accidents more likely to happen at night?
Yes. Reduced visibility makes it harder for drivers to spot people near the roadway, and a large share of pedestrian deaths nationally occur after dark, particularly on roads without adequate street lighting.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in San Bernardino, CA
Anyone involved in or who witnesses a vehicle-pedestrian collision should call 911 right away and avoid moving an injured person unless there is an immediate danger, such as fire or oncoming traffic. Even if injuries seem minor at first, it's worth getting checked by a medical professional, since shock can mask pain from internal injuries or fractures.
If you're a bystander, note details while they're fresh: the time, lighting conditions, and the positions of the vehicle and pedestrian. Street vendors and others who work near roadways in San Bernardino should consider reflective clothing or lighting for their stands, especially as daylight hours shorten in the fall and winter months. Filing a report with the California Highway Patrol or local police ensures there's an official record, which can matter later for insurance or medical follow-up.
