6 Year-Old Boy From Highland Seriously Injured in a Pedestrian Accident
Date: April 17, 2009
Location: 6600 West and 10400 North
Type: Highland, Utah pedestrian accident, Traumatic brain injuries
KSL News has reported a horrible Utah pedestrian accident that took place Friday morning. According to authorities, a 6-year-old boy from Highland was walking home after dropping mail in the mailbox for his parents. As he was returning, a car struck him. Police say the driver of the vehicle was a 65-year-old man and authorities are investigating how fast he was driving at the time of crash. The young boy was flown by helicopter to the hospital. He is in critical condition and suffers from a head injury. We will continue to update this story as we learn more. Our thoughts and sympathies are with this young boy and his family as he recovers from his injuries.
Unfortunately, traffic wrecks involving pedestrians are a frequent occurrence on our nation’s roads. Children are especially at risk of pedestrian accidents, as they are often playing outside with their friends. In fact, 30% of all fatal accidents involving children are pedestrian accidents. Please keep a close eye out for pedestrians when you are driving, especially when commuting through residential areas. Christensen Law Firm, Utah’s premiere pedestrian accident law firm, has a website with many safety articles. For more information on pedestrian statistics and safety measures, visit our website’s library section.
