SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 17-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy were severely struck by an oncoming vehicle at about 7 p.m. Tuesday, Victorville Daily Press reported. The teenage girl and the young child were hit by a car while they were attempting to cross 7th Street and Desert Knolls Drive in Victorville.
According to spokeswoman Karen Hunt of the Victorville station's Major Accident Investigation Team, the teenager and child were struck by a 62-year-old Moreno Valley man who did not see the girl pushing the boy in a stroller in the crosswalk when he made a left turn from Desert Knolls Drive onto 7th Street.
Following this tragic accident, the pedestrians were airlifted to Loma Linda Medical Center. The teen suffered cuts and scrapes, while the boy sustained a fractured skull. They are currently in stable condition, and their relationship between the two has not been determined.
Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Victorville
The cause of this December 13th accident remains under investigation by the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by the Victorville Daily Press, it is unclear why the driver did not see the pedestrians crossing. Hopefully, police officials can come to a conclusion whether distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions by the driver, or road conditions was the cause of the accident, along with who is ultimately responsible.
Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability
Pedestrian accidents involving children can result in serious injuries and/or death. Injuries from a collision involving pedestrians and automobiles can be broken bones, disfigurement, major head trauma, back and neck injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
Following a pedestrian accident such as this one, the injured victim or family members of the injured victims, would be well-advised to speak to a compassionate Victorville personal injury lawyer. Experienced lawyers can help the victims protect their legal rights in a civil lawsuit, and decide the best course of action to obtain compensation for their injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Therefore, contacting the law firm of Estey Bomberger to discuss your legal rights is absolutely free. Our law firm performs all work on a contingency basis with no upfront costs or hidden fees. In the event we are unable to recover compensation for the damages, you will not be charged for our costs and services.
Sources: Victorville Daily Press
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