Berkeley, CA (November 2nd) A 7-year-old boy was struck and injured by a car on Halloween night while trick-or-treating in Berkeley. Authorities said the accident happened in the 1200 block Derby Street just before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st.
The boy was walking through neighborhood streets in a costume, trick-or-treating with several other children on Halloween night. Little did he, or his parents, realize that this would be a Halloween he’d never forget. As the children walked, partaking in a Halloween tradition, a dark-colored sedan was driving down the road. The driver suddenly hit the boy and quickly fled the scene, leaving the child injured in the roadway.
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Police officers and paramedics arrived at the scene and found the child injured with his friends around him. Paramedics placed the boy on a gurney and loaded him into an ambulance and took him to a local hospital for treatment for his injuries. Upon arrival, and further diagnosis, they determined the boy suffered a broken leg from the accident. He also sustained some cuts and bruises, but will make a full recovery.
Officers reported that no other children were injured in this collision and they are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
Liability In Berkeley 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 Berkeley
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the 7-year-old boy injured in this hit-and-run accident. 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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