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ORANGE COUNTY -- Four people, which included two adults and two children, were severely struck by a car in Santa Ana, Orange County Register reports. According to the police, a woman in her 50s driving westbound on Civic Center Drive at about 4:45 p.m. Thursday, struck multiple pedestrians while they were attempting to cross a street near Spurgeon Street. The driver hit two women, a 1-year-old boy, and after the collision the car ending up on top of a 3-year-old girl. Following the crash the 3-year-old girl, the 1-year-old boy, and the two adult women were transported to a hospital with critical injuries. The driver was also taken to a hospital, however, the specificity of her injuries and whether they related to the accident, was not immediately available.

Cause of the Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident

The accident on November 3rd remains under the investigation by the Santa Ana Police Department. However, based on the information provided by the Orange County Register, it was not clear why the driver did not see the pedestrians crossing. It was also reported that the accident may be caught on a surveillance video, which police hope to have access to the footage. But, regardless if police receive access of the video or not, they will continue to monitor this tragic incident and can come to a conclusion as to what happened and who is ultimately responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Serious injuries and/or death can be the result in collision involving pedestrians and automobiles. In pedestrian accidents such as this one, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to a Orange County personal injury attorney. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights, help in efforts in determining the party responsible, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this tragic pedestrian accident.