San Lorenzo, CA (August 29, 2023) A teenager was struck by a car on Monday afternoon and sustained minor injuries, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The car that struck him was fleeing from the bank they had just robbed.
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Numerous 911 calls came in on Monday about a robbery taking place at Citibank. After robbing the bank, the robber fled in a sedan. The Sheriff’s Office said this happened around 3:45 p.m. Officers chased the sedan, who refused to stop.
At the intersection of Via Granada and Via Cordoba, the sedan hit a teenager. Deputies, at that point stopped chasing the robber and helped the boy who had been hit. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The bank robber who hit him is still at large.
Liability In San Lorenzo 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 San Lorenzo Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the teen injured in this collision. 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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