11-year-old Injured after being Struck by SUV
Did you know that pedestrians composed roughly 12 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2009 and 3 percent of those injured in car crashes? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 276 pedestrian fatalities of children ages 15 and younger. Approximately 72 deaths occurred in intersections and 199 in non-intersections. Pedestrian injuries and fatalities are a serious national problems in the United States. In fact, research shows that motor vehicle crashes are the leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths of children below 14 years of age.
In the recent statistics from NHTSA, it revealed that there were 4,092 pedestrian fatalities and 59,000 pedestrian injuries due to motor vehicle accidents in 2009. This only shows how vulnerable pedestrians and especially children are to such tragic incidents.
A Scottsdale pedestrian accident occurred on Lakeview Drive near Via Linda at about 3:30 p.m. Monday (04/18/11). It involved an 11-year-old girl who was crossing at midblock between two vehicles. She was hit by an Acura SUV after entering the westbound lane. The injuries was not serious but the victim was still taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police said that the girl did not cross the proper crosswalk and was about 300 meters away. Because of this, the driver of the SUV was not cited.
As precautionary measures, always use proper crosswalks and check both ways when crossing the street. Also, report any sign of negligence on the road that may lead to fatal car accidents such as impaired or speeding drivers.
If your child has been victim in a pedestrian accident, you can reach us at (602) 267-1280 for a free consultation. As one of the top Scottsdale auto accident lawyers, we may be able to help you in getting the payment you deserve for the damages you have acquired.
