Santa Rosa, CA – Teen Girl Injured After 14-Year-Old Boy Crashes Car Into Building

Santa Rosa, CA (April 6, 2019) – A 14-year-old boy broadsided a car into an apartment building in Santa Rosa on Friday. The accident caused moderate injuries to a teenage girl that was in the area at the time.

CHP came on to the scene with the report that the 16-year old victim was pinned between a car and a building located at 4040 Hoen Avenue.

The driver had crashed the red Kia Optima into the wall of the apartment complex where the girl became caught between the driver’s side door and the vehicle.

First responders came to the scene, freeing the girl and transporting her to the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital to be treated for her injuries.

An investigation stated that the girl’s mom had left her and the 14-year-old driver in the running car while she was inside the apartment building at a friend’s place. The boy entered the driver’s seat while the girl stood in the driver’s side doorway to attempt to teach the boy how to drive. The boy put the car in drive and then hit the gas causing the accident.

The boy was cited for driving without a license.

We send healing thoughts to the teenager who was hurt in this accident and hope she makes a speedy and full recovery.

Who Is Responsible If an Underage Driver Causes an Accident

Imagine that you are driving along. Another car comes flying through the road, hitting your car. The driver is underage, and definitely at fault. Before handing over the car keys to your teen, understand the reality. Crashes are the highest cause of death for teens ages 15 to 20.

What do you do if you’ve been struck by an underage teen? Can you recover injuries or damages created by an underage driver? Well, yes. In certain circumstances, parents can be financially responsible for driving-related accidents of their minor children. Retaining the services of a pedestrian accident attorney can help you wade through the process of your options in this kind of case.

If you’ve suffered injury due to the negligence of an underage driver, you may be entitled to compensation. The attorneys at Brady Law Group can help. Call 866-478-6483 to schedule a consultation.

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.