VALENCIA, CA (NOVEMBER 8, 2023): A child was struck and injured by a vehicle in a pedestrian accident in Valencia on Saturday morning.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the incident occurred around 9:15 a.m., when authorities were alerted to an incident on the 24100 block of Village Circle. Upon their arrival, they discovered a girl had been struck by a vehicle and sustained injuries.
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Reports indicate that the girl’s foot was run over by the vehicle. At the discretion of emergency personnel, she was airlifted to a nearby trauma center for treatment.
The exact age of the girl was not made available.
A description of the vehicle involved was not made available.
The surrounding circumstances of this collision have not been made clear by initial reports. Los Angeles authorities will handle an investigation into this Valencia pedestrian accident.
Liability In Valencia 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 facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating a Valencia Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the girl injured in this collision, and hope for a speedy recovery. 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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