Two People Hospitalized after being Struck by Car near Benson Hill Elementary School
RENTON, WA (April 23, 2018) – A mother and child were hospitalized after being struck by a car on the 18400 block of 116th Avenue Southeast, on Monday morning.
The accident took place around 8:00 AM in the Benson Hill area in the school zone of Benson Hill Elementary School. Information leading up the accident is still under investigation, but the driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police officials.
Police and emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the crash to find both pedestrians with major injuries. The mother and her child were transported to the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment. She was listed to be in serious condition, while the child was listed in critical condition.
Officials blocked off 116th from Petrovitsky Road to Southeast 192nd Avenue for about an hour. The investigation on the accident is still ongoing, and anyone with more information is urged to contact Detective Clarence Tolliver at the Renton Police Department. No other information has been disclosed at this time.
Always look out for pedestrians, especially when driving in a residential area or a school zone. By staying within the designated speed limit, driving carefully, and abiding by the rules of the road, dangerous accidents can be prevented. Keep yourself and others safe by being a responsible driver.
If you or your child have been injured in a pedestrian accident caused by the inattentive driving of another person, contact the personal injury lawyers at Sweet Law Group. We will fight for you until we achieve the justice and compensation that is owed for the suffering you have endured. Call us today at (800) 203-3061 for a free consultation with a legal professional near you. Our team is also reachable through email, text message, and online chat.
