Sacramento, CA – Multiple People Injured after Vehicle Crashes through Dollar Tree on Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA (July 12, 2018) – Sacramento local news sources reported that multiple people sustained injuries as the result of an accident at a Dollar Tree store on 7020 Stockton Boulevard. The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 PM in the afternoon on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Authorities have not revealed any detailed information concerning the identities of the people involved in the crash at this time.
According to the report from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, a woman in her 70s was driving down Stockton when, for indeterminate reasons, she increased speed. Without warning, she veered off the road and crashed through the front window of a nearby Dollar Tree.
First responder teams of firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the crash site and assisted at least six victims, among them a man and his 10-year old grandson. Officials confirmed these people only sustained non-life threatening injuries from the impact. Afterward, the 10-year old and two more victims were transported to a nearby hospital to receive more in-depth treatment. The current conditions of all six people have not been disclosed.
As of now, the investigation is ongoing.
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Authorities are working hard to determine what specifically caused the crash. Forensic teams will examine photographs of the crash site and inspect the vehicle for mechanical issues or system failure. Officials will also consider if drunk driving, drug abuse, negligence, distracted driving, or reckless behavior played any part in the events leading up to the crash.
Depending on the final results of the investigation, the family of the 10-year old boy and additional, non-guilty victims will have the legal rights to file personal injury lawsuits against the guilty party. By seeking legal assistance, these individuals can receive compensation for a variety of issues including medical bills and painful injuries.
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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.