San Bernardino County, CA (September 17, 2023) A 7-year-old boy, identified as Jayce Board, was killed on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, when he was hit by a truck. The accident occurred near Colton High School in Colton, California.
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Board got out of his family’s car to head to football practice. Unfortunately, on this day, he wouldn’t make it to practice. As he crossed the street towards the high school, a vehicle hit the boy while he was in the road.
Emergency crews transported Board to a local hospital where he hung on for two days before succumbing to his injuries. He died on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023. Authorities have said that the collision was an accident and that the driver of the truck was more than likely the parent of one of the other children there for practice.
Liability In San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
-Speeding
-Drunk driving
-Driver distraction
-Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the factors of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In San Bernardino County
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jayce Board. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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