An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized with critical injuries after he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Oxnard, the Ventura County Star reported. The accident occurred at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday when the boy ran across North Marquita Avenue, near Felicia Court. The boy, who was not identified, suffered a head injury when he was struck by a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck going northbound on Marquita Avenue. He was taken to St. John's Regional Medical Cetner in Oxnard. Drugs or alcohol were not suspected to play a role in the crash, which is still under investigation.
Child Pedestrian Accident Liability Issues
"Dart out" accidents such as this one are tragic for all parties involved. Police will look at the speed of the pickup truck and other factors in determining exactly what happened. If the driver was speeding or otherwise driving negligently, he could be cited for this accident. Pending the investigation, he may also be liable for the serious injuries sustained by the 11-year-old Oxnard boy. In situations such as this one, while the cause of the accident is under investigation, the family members of the victim may benefit from speaking to an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer about the incident and the potential liability issues involved. If negligence was a factor, an attorney can help the family understand their legal rights and advise them of their best course of action to protect them.
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