Girl Injured In Freedom Pedestrian Accident By The Intersection of Buena Vista Drive at Miller Avenue
FREEDOM, CALIFORNIA (March 24, 2023) – A 12-year-old girl from Watsonville was injured in a Freedom car accident by the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Miller Avenue.
Freedom police officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:58 a.m. on March 20. The 12-year-old girl was using a crosswalk to cross the road when she was hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. She was taken to the Valley Medical Center in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Freedom Car Accidents
Children are uniquely vulnerable in pedestrian collisions. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “One in five children (20.4%) under the age of 15 killed in crashes were pedestrians in 2020. However, 17% of people aged 15 and older killed in crashes were pedestrians.” There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid hitting children.
- Drivers should slow down when children are close by.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of any motor vehicle must exercise all due care to avoid hitting any pedestrian in the roadway. A driver may also need to use their horn to alert pedestrians of their presence. Any person that is injured in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the girl injured in this collision and her family. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our hope that steps are taken to prevent other accidents like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Freedom pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
