[08-10-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – 17-Year-Old Teen Injured in Pedestrian Crash Near Orestimba High School

Authorities reported that a 17-year-old boy had to be airlifted to a hospital after a pedestrian accident in Newman on Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 8:00 a.m. at Kern and S streets.

A Toyota sedan driver driving east on Kern ran a stop sign as the boy was in a crosswalk.

According to Newman police Lt. Brett Short, the Toyota struck the boy at a speed of about 25 mph.

Short stated that the teen was transported by helicopter to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto with moderate injuries, possibly including a head injury.

The Toyota’s driver, a 20-year-old man who the police did not name, pulled over.

According to Short, there was no evidence of the use of drugs or alcohol or distracted driving prior to the collision.

Short stated that the driver “mentioned that the morning sun was impairing his vision at the time of the collision.

The motorist was not detained. He was properly licensed and insured.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

If a child falls off a skateboard while their arms are outstretched, they are at a high risk of injury. It’s all too common for skateboarders to sustain injuries.

According to the data, pedestrians in California have a higher risk of being involved in a vehicle accident than those living in other states. There were 14,000 pedestrian injuries and 893 fatalities due to accidents last year.

Those who ride skateboards are, by definition, pedestrians. Skateboarding is wildly popular, but it’s not without its dangers. About 70,000 people sought medical attention after being injured while skateboarding.

Over 98,000 people were taken to the hospital emergency room after suffering injuries while ice skating last year. Injury Facts reports that over 47,000 young adults (15-24) were injured in 2012.

The National Safety Council reported that more than 125,145 skateboarders were treated in US emergency rooms for injuries in 2015.

Stanislaus County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Those who have been in a car crash often feel they can make do without consulting a professional after the event. However, this is not the case. Make sure you know what’s at risk before signing away your rights in a settlement.

If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the most important things you can do to get compensated for your losses is to negotiate with the insurance company. With the help of a competent attorney, you can avoid one of the most difficult aspects of filing a claim. You should know that the insurance firm has a sizable staff of lawyers and claims adjusters.

The insurance company is a for-profit enterprise, so keep that in mind. Unfortunately, you can’t count on them to make decisions with your best interests in mind.

Our Stanislaus County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law can assist you in obtaining financial compensation for your injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident. You can get a free consultation to find out how much your claim could be worth.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.