Pedestrian Accident on River Dance Way Hospitalized One Boy
Alpine, CA (November 6, 2020) – On Friday, one boy was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident on River Dance Way.
The accident took place before 9:10 a.m. off South Grade Road and Highlands View Road just south of Interstate 8.
A witness said a Mazda3 sedan struck “a little boy,” The little boy’s age is not yet available as of this time.
Further, the child was awake and crying when officers arrived. They airlifted him to Rady Children’s Hospital for treatment of major injuries.
Meanwhile, the Mazda driver stayed at the scene.
No details about the motorist were immediately available.
Scan the road 1/2 mile to a full mile ahead in order to look out or recognize potential hazards in time. Our bodies weren’t designed to travel at 50mph. We were designed for speeds of less than 10mph. Thus, you need to learn to consciously break that natural instinct and focus farther ahead.
Dealing With Pedestrian Accidents
In today’s current state of affairs, taking strolls outdoors is becoming the new normal. With this, the likelihood of accidents involving pedestrians increases.
Car accidents are far more common than pedestrian accidents. However, there is still reason to be wary when traveling on foot.
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as motor vehicle accidents. However, the pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” Tyler Toomey said. He is a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
“Some of the worst pedestrian incidents involve minors. It’s because they are sometimes hard to see. They also ride bikes, skateboards, etc. Pedestrian incidents usually occur in shopping center entrances and street corners,” he added.
We understand that being involved in a pedestrian crash is a heavy load. Thus, it is best to turn to the experienced attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Moreover, our attorneys and professional legal team have dealt with a variety of cases including pedestrian accidents. We promise to fight for you until your family achieves the justice and compensation that is owed. Call us at (800) 674 7852 to arrange your free consultation with an experienced legal professional in your area. Also, you may reach us 24/7.