San Diego, CA – Child Struck and Injured by Vehicle While Riding Scooter on 11th Avenue and K Street
San Diego, CA (July 20, 2018) – A motor vehicle reportedly struck and injured a child who was riding on a scooter at the intersection of 11th Avenue and K Street in downtown San Diego early on Thursday evening, according to a local news source. The unfortunately injurious collision reportedly took place at approximately 5:00 p.m. late yesterday afternoon.
The report that was filed stated that the injuries that the child suffered appeared to be non-life threatening. Emergency responders were called to the scene, and the child was apparently walking around not long after the collision. The report did not state whether or not the young child was taken to a hospital for treatment. Likewise, there was nothing reported pertaining to whether or not the driver who struck the child remained at the scene.
There was no more information made available concerning the events that led to this accident or exactly how it occurred. The name of the victim has not been clarified, and a thorough investigation into all aspects of this crash is currently ongoing.
Our sincerest sympathies go out to the victim of this accident as well as their parent(s) and/or guardians and other loved ones who may be overwhelmingly concerned about the child at this time.
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The investigation will likely focus on whether or not there was any negligent behavior involved in the cause of the accident. The victim’s family may very well have solid grounds for a serious personal injury lawsuit, depending on the irrefutable findings of the investigation. Of course, only the family members of the child victim can decide if they wish to pursue legal action.
We at Brady Law Group understand that there is absolutely nothing as overwhelming or horrifying than the thought of losing a child. The child in this accident seems like they will have a full recovery, but that doesn’t change the initial devastation. We are passionately dedicated to holding negligent drivers liable for the enormous pain they inflict. If you are dealing with the injury of a child due to a negligent driver, please call us at (866) 478-6483 for a free consultation with one of our professional attorneys today.
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 for all those involved in the accident.