[09-16-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – Three Kids Hospitalized After Collision With Vehicle in Antioch

[09-16-2022] Three Kids Hospitalized After Collision With Vehicle in AntiochAccording to the authorities, three children were hospitalized after a collision in a neighborhood in Antioch on Friday afternoon, September 16, 2022.

The pedestrian crash occurred around 3:00 p.m. on the sidewalk at the corner of Sycamore Drive and Manzanita.

There were two boys and one girl among those kids. They are all twelve years old and are brothers and sisters.

They were walking home from school and were standing on the sidewalk when a car hit them after a crash. They were all seriously hurt.

Witnesses to the accident told police that on Friday afternoon, a tan Mercury Mystique was driving west on Sycamore Drive and was waiting for traffic to clear before turning left onto Manzanita Way.

At the same time, a red Chevrolet Impala was going fast down Sycamore. Then, just as the Mercury turned left, the red Impala tried to pass it.

Witnesses say the Impala hit the Mercury, sending it into the kids on the sidewalk.

Hanlin said the Impala pushed all three kids off the sidewalk and across the street to the house it crashed into.

Hanlin had just talked to her son on the phone and discovered that the kids were coming home from school. She was worried, so she drove to the scene.

All three kids were hurt very badly, and they were all taken to hospitals.

Both drivers were also taken to the hospital. Antioch police haven’t said what happened to the drivers, how they are doing, or if anyone has been arrested.
The collision is still being looked into.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians get hurt all the time in the United States. People died while walking 4,735 times in 2013. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one pedestrian is killed every two hours, and every eight minutes, another pedestrian is hurt.

Pedestrians are more likely to die or get hurt in an accident than any other road user. Most of these deaths happen in cities, where more people walk to get where they need to go.

Accidents involving pedestrians can happen for many different reasons. Pedestrians might not notice that cars are coming if they don’t pay attention to what’s going on around them.

It is possible for some people to be crossing the street in an area where they shouldn’t or going in an area where they shouldn’t be. In addition, cars can be at fault if they go too fast or fail to see people in time.

It is important for both pedestrians and drivers to stay safe after an accident, regardless of what caused it. Always watch out for pedestrians, especially when you turn or stop. People walking should be aware of cars and only cross the street when it is safe to do so.

Contra Costa County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

When pedestrians are involved in accidents, they can be terrible and often cause serious injuries. If a car hit you while you were walking and you got hurt, you might be able to sue the driver who hit you. There are a few things to keep in mind when you file a claim for a pedestrian accident:

  1. First, make sure you see a doctor as soon as possible. You should still go to the doctor even if you don’t think you’re hurt. When cars hit pedestrians, many injuries don’t show up immediately and can take time to show.
  2. Second, collect evidence at the accident site. Please take pictures of the accident and the cars that were in it. Find out how you can reach any witnesses. This proof will help back up your claim in the future.
  3. Lastly, talk to a lawyer. A personal injury lawyer can help you file your claim and explain what will happen next. At Arash Law, our team of hardworking lawyers is dedicated to helping injured pedestrians get the money they deserve.

If you want to talk to an attorney about your case, you can call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.

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