5-Year Old Child Injured During Pedestrian Accident in Mission Hills

Pedestrian Accident in Santa Barbara County Injures Child

Mission Hills, Santa Barbara County, California (June 18, 2018) – A 5-year old child has sustained injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Mission Hills, California. Eyewitness sources indicate the incident took place around 1:15 PM on June 18, 2018, and occurred along a portion of the Via Gala spanning the 3600 blocks near Calle Cinco. The identities of the victim and the culprit have not yet been revealed to the public, and the vehicle involved in the collision has also not been identified.

Officials were dispatched to the scene where they discovered that a vehicle had hit the pedestrian boy. Paramedics examined the boy and discerned that he had sustained minor injuries. After being initially transported to a CalStar helicopter waiting nearby at Los Berros Elementary School, the victim was taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to receive further care for his injuries. His condition at the time of posting does not appear to be life-threatening.

The accident remains under investigation by Santa Barbara County Police, and the information will be updated as it is released to the public.

Personal Injury Lawyer

Regarding this accident, there are many key factors to consider. Teams will consider if the motorist purposefully did not comply with traffic laws or was driving under the influence of chemical substances including drugs and alcohol. Distracted or negligent driving will also be reviewed as possible causes for the unfortunate hit-and-run accident.

If the driver is arrested on the charge of a hit-and-run, the family of the 5-year old boy will have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the driver. Family members may also have the right to receive compensation for many issues ranging from medical bills to preservation of well-being on the part of the child.

We at Brady Law Group will work with you to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind needed to focus on your recovery.

If you’ve been injured as the result of another person’s negligence, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to receive a free consultation with one of our expert attorneys.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.