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Woman and Toddler Hospitalized after Pedestrian Crash at Oakland Charter Academy Middle School
OAKLAND, CA (August 10, 2018) – A woman and her son were injured late Friday morning after a vehicle ran off the road and crashed into a school fence on Foothill Boulevard.
According to police, the incident took place at about 10:42 AM at 4215 Foothill Boulevard, site of Oakland Charter Academy Middle School. A Toyota pickup truck was traveling eastbound when it veered out of control, jumped a curb, and struck the victims.
The Oakland Fire Department arrived at the scene and found the victims trapped underneath the vehicle. After they were freed from the wreckage, the mother and her 2-year-old child were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. No one on the school grounds was hurt, according to the school.
Witnesses claimed that the pickup driver may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. An investigation is ongoing to verify the statement and to determine the cause of the collision. Additional information regarding this incident has not yet been provided to the public at this time.
Do not get behind the wheel of a car if you find yourself under the influence of drugs or alcohol. By being responsible, you can keep yourself and others on the road safe. When buzzed or drunk, it is best to request an Uber, Lyft, taxi, or call a family member/ friend to come pick you up.
If you and your child have been injured in a car crash caused by the irresponsible actions of a person under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, reach out to the personal injury lawyers at Sweet Law Group. We understand what you are going through and are here to help. With over 40 years in the legal field, we have the experience and resources to win your case. Contact our offices by calling (800) 203-3061 now for a free, no-obligation consultation at a location nearest you. For your convenience, we can also be contacted 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message.
