13-Year-Old Skateboarder Injured in Crash on Haley Street and Columbus Street [Bakersfield, CA]

Teen Skateboarder Hit by Car in Bakersfield Accident on Haley Street and Columbus Street

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (May 4, 2021) – Friday night, a 13-year-old skateboarder suffered injuries in a crash on Haley Street and Columbus Street.
 
The crash occurred at around 11:37 p.m. on Haley Street and Columbus Street.
 
As the 13-year-old rode the skateboard, he crossed the street outside the sidewalk. Then, a vehicle struck and hit the teen.
 
As a result, responders took the teenager to a hospital with moderate injuries. Meanwhile, the vehicle driver remained at the scene, and has been cooperative with the investigators.
 
Furthermore, the police confirmed that the act of crossing the street outside the crosswalk played a major role in the crash.
 
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continue to investigate the Haley Street accident.
 
As a driver, make sure to keep a close eye out for pedestrians, as well as adolescents on bikes, scooters, and skateboarders.

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Following Skateboard Accident on Haley Street and Columbus Street

 
Each year, around 20-50 million people suffer injuries due to an auto crash. Unfortunately, not everyone is properly informed about the things you should do next after an injury crash.
 
The most valuable step you can take in response to a skateboard crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.
 
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