8-Year-Old Girl Injured in Bicycle Crash on Mistletoe Lane [Redding, CA]

Injuries Reported in Redding Bicycle Accident on Mistletoe Lane

 
REDDING, CA (November 17, 2021) – Tuesday morning, an 8-year-old girl suffered injuries in a bicycle crash on Mistletoe Lane.
 
The incident happened at 7:48 a.m. when a truck hit an 8-year-old female bicyclist. Moreover, the incident happened on Mistletoe Lane near the Mistletoe Elementary School.
 
According to the investigation, the female bicyclist went against traffic on Mistletoe Lane. Then, a 47-year-old Redding woman in a Dodge truck exited the parking lot of the elementary school. Then, the child went onto the roadway and into the path of the truck.
 
As a result, the Dodge hit her and left her with minor injuries. Then, responders took her to Mercy Medical.
 
RPD reminded motorists, “it is…important for motorists to be aware of children in school zones. Slow down and always watch for children coming and going to school on bicycle and walking.”

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Bicycle Accidents in California

 
Each year, around 20-50 million motorists and bicyclists are injured or become disabled due to a crash. However, even if accidents are a common occurrence, many people do not suspect what follows in the event of a crash.
 
Therefore, it is crucial to know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured after an accident. The most valuable step you can take in response to a bicycle accident is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are driven by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says attorney Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If you or a family member sustained injuries in a bicycle crash, call the experienced attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. We have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your case . Moreover, our attorneys and the experienced professional legal team dealt with cases such as this one, and know the physical and emotional toll they take. Furthermore, our team will fight to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation.