[07-04-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – 2-Year-Old Girl in Wagon Injured in Pedestrian Crash After Getting Struck by Pickup Truck in Modesto

According to a police department update, a 2-year-old toddler was injured when her wagon was hit by a pickup truck pulling out of a parking lot in downtown Modesto on Monday, July 4, 2022.

According to the department’s spokeswoman Sharon Bear, the crash occurred around 11:20 a.m. in the 700 block of 15th Street, close to 15th and G streets.

Bear reported that the girl was transported by medical helicopter for treatment on Tuesday. The injuries were also not life-threatening, according to earlier police statements. There are no updates yet on the girl’s condition.

Bear said a pickup truck driver was leaving a parking lot.

Bear stated that the driver waited for a group of pedestrians to cross the driveway exit. The driver claimed that he started to pull away once he thought the group had finished crossing.

He collided with the wagon that was pulling a toddler inside.

There was no information on the kind of wagon or the person pulling it.

According to Bear, the driver was found to be at fault for not turning before entering the road. It wasn’t immediately clear if the driver had been cited.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are frequently and tragically injured or killed as a result of vehicle collisions. Pedestrians are completely unprotected in accidents involving cars.

According to a new study, pedestrian deaths and injuries have risen sharply since 2007. There has been a dramatic rise in pedestrian deaths over the last few decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, despite a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths.

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in 2017. It is estimated that 88 people die every minute as of late 2016.

1,093 of the 38,824 traffic deaths in the United States in 2020 were children ages 14 and younger, a 3% share. According to the CDC’s most recent estimates, an estimated 380 children were injured or killed every day in traffic collisions in 2020.

Pedestrian accidents resulted in a total of 137,000 non-fatal injuries.

According to a recent study, pedestrians appear to have a greater risk of injury or death in California than in other states.

Nearly 800 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in California last year, out of more than 14,000 total.

Drivers who speed or fail to yield frequently result in the death or injury of pedestrians. An experienced lawyer is a necessity in every court case.

Stanislaus County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers must take extra precautions to avoid colliding with pedestrians if there is no clearly marked crosswalk. This rule should not be broken even in the most extreme of circumstances. An investigation would occur if the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle breaking traffic laws.

One’s immediate family members can hold the suspect accountable if they are found to have been responsible for the death of a loved one. Pain and suffering, lost wages, and even funeral expenses may be eligible for compensation.

We will ensure that our clients’ legal rights are safeguarded at all times to represent them properly. Our Stanislaus County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to help if you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident.

Innocent lives could be saved if only responsible drivers were on the road. If you’ve been in a car accident, contact Arash Law immediately.

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