Clayton, CA – Boy Injured in Scooter Accident on Mitchell Canyon Road and Four Oaks Lane
Clayton, CA (March 26, 2019) – A driver hit a 10-year-old boy riding a scooter on Friday, March 26th. The collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Mitchell Canyon Road at Four Oaks Lane.
Clayton Police Chief Elise Warren said that the driver remained at the scene of the accident and cooperated with officials. She stated, “There does not appear to be any infractions by the driver.”
A helicopter transported the child to Oakland’s UCSF Benioff Children’s Center, where he was treated for minor injuries.
No further details have been made public.
Speeding in California
According to a 2017 report from the California Office of Traffic Safety, fatalities from speeding increased annually from 2011, from a total of 898 speeding-related fatalities to 1,056 fatalities in 2016. Car accidents are an all too common occurrence in California.
A driver who speeds is often a negligent driver. If a driver who neglected to watch their speed or respect the safety of other drivers and those around them has injured you, call 866-478-6483. We at the Brady Law Group have over twenty years of experience fighting for the rights of the injured, and we are waiting for you to contact us about your personal injury case.
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.
