Child Injured in Bicycle Crash on Southeast 10th Street [Vancouver, WA]

Vancouver, WA (September 10, 2021) – On Wednesday, an 11-year-old child incurred injuries in a bicycle crash on Southeast 10th Street.

Officers responded to the scene at about  6:32 p.m. in the Ellsworth Springs neighborhood.

Rescuers rushed the victim to the hospital with critical condition.

Apparently, a westbound vehicle hit the child while riding the bicycle.

Officers said the driver stayed at the scene and was not impaired during the incident.

The officers are investigating the bicycle crash on Southeast 10th Street

We were designed for speeds of less than 10mph, thus you need to learn to consciously break that natural instinct and focus farther ahead.

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Dealing With the Injuries From a Bicycle Crash

Roadways, while scrupulously created and mapped for efficient travel, are one of the most dangerous settings. Therefore, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.
 
In fact, on the AAA Foundation Web site, chief executive officer Peter Kissinger repeatedly labeled the epidemic of motor vehicle-related accidents a “public health crisis.”
 
Moreover, here are the things that we need to remember in case of an accident:
 
– Before anything else, seek medical attention if you or someone suffered injuries in the accident.
 
– Get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
 
– Collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved. Also, do not forget documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence.
 
– File a police report or incident report by calling 911.
 
– Hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.
 
Call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852. Indeed, our legal team would be very glad to assist you with your legal concerns. Aside from calling us, you may also reach us through our live chat agents. We are open any time of the day and any day of the week.