San Diego, CA – 11-Year-Old Child Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Parking Lot

San Diego, CA (January 26, 2019) – In San Diego yesterday, January 25, an 11-year-old child was injured in a pedestrian crash that took place in the parking lot of a school. The accident took place around 8 a.m. in the parking lot of the Ocean View Hills School.

The child allegedly ran onto the road, where they were put directly in the line of an Escalade. The 57-year-old woman driving at the time said that she was unable to stop, which caused her to strike the child.

Paramedics arrived at the scene to find that the child had a variety of injuries, including major head trauma. At this time, no information has been released on the driver involved.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to this accident.

Pedestrian accidents can be a difficult experience, especially when you are the parent of a child who was seriously injured in one of these accidents. We would like to take a moment to extend our sincere sympathies to the child and his parents during this time.

Pedestrian Accidents in California 

In 2013, California was at the top of the list for states who experience the most pedestrian accidents in a year’s time. 701 people lost their lives in these horrific accidents, with many more sustaining serious and life-changing injuries. Especially when a child is seriously injured, you might be feeling helpless and unsure of where to turn. Luckily, our pedestrian accident attorneys are here to help you through this difficult experience.

At Brady Law Group, our attorneys understand that being involved in a pedestrian accident could easily be one of the worst experiences of a person’s life, especially when it could be quite some time until they achieve a full recovery. Luckily, help is on your side during this difficult time when you are working toward a wide variety of damages, from medical bills to lost wages and more. Contact us to find out how we can help in your time of need at 866-478-6483.

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.