San Jose, CA – Two Children Injured after Bicycle Accident and Suspected Hit-and-Run Collision along Cottle Road and El Molino Way

San Jose, CA (September 4, 2018) – A local news source reported that two children sustained injuries as the result of a bicycle accident and a suspected hit-and-run collision that took place along Cottle Road and El Molino Way. The incident transpired at approximately 3:00 PM on Monday, August 27, 2018. At this time, no detailed information concerning the identities of the 13-year old boy, the 12-year old girl, and the motorist involved in the crash has been revealed.

Based on the original report, the children were riding bicycles southbound along a Cottle Road sidewalk and were traveling to El Molino Way. At the same time, an unidentified vehicle was traveling westbound across the same route.

At some point, the vehicle had sped through a stop sign at the intersection and attempted to make a right turn, ultimately slamming into the juveniles. Police confirmed the unidentified motorist stopped for a brief moment before fleeing down Cottle.

Officers described the hit-and-run vehicle as a 4-door Honda Civic.

Meanwhile, authorities have ordered eyewitnesses holding information valuable to the case to call the San Jose Police Department’s traffic investigation unit at (408) 277-4654. Likewise, the witnesses may contact Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-STOP or svcrimestoppers.org.

We extend our most heartfelt prayers and our most loving thoughts to the injured children and wish them strength and peace of mind during this difficult time.

Bicycle Accident and Suspected Hit-and-Run Collision in San Jose

By law, drivers involved in an accident are required to remain at the scene and cooperate with authorities. Fleeing a crash site is considered a cowardly, criminal act that can result in severe punishment including charges of felony hit-and-run. Based on this information, the suspect driver will be held fully responsible for causing the crash and inflicting injuries on two juvenile victims.

Once the case is resolved, the members of the juvenile victims’ families may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit on their behalf against the suspect. Through legal intervention, these individuals can receive compensation for inconveniences including painful injuries and medical bills.

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 for all those involved in the accident.