Two Children Were Hit By A Car While Crossing the Street Near Nibley Park Elementary in Salt Lake City
Two children, ages 8 and 9, were hit by a car as they crossed the street to go to school on August 28, 2008, near 2700 South and 800 East, not far from Nibley Park Elementary. The driver claims she could not see the children since the sun was in her eyes.
I offer my deepest condolence to these children and their families. This accident never should have happend. There is no doubt in my mind this careless driver is responsible for this accident, even if the sun was in her eyes.
Insurance companies are quick to settle claims with young children, but the parents of the two children would be well advised to contact a Utah Pedestrian Accident Attorney to learn their rights since the long term effects of these injuries are likely unknown at this point.
Comments
I am a neighbor of the children who were hit. They tell me the driver was headed southbound on the street. I could maybe see that the sun could be an issue if she were headed eastbound, but southbound, the sun doesn't shine right into a driver's eyes. Speeding in a school zone didn't help. My brother was also hit and severely injured in a crosswalk by a driver going too fast with the sun in his eyes. Maybe a PSA on this issue is in order?
Posted by: Anon | September 2, 2008 10:46 PM