7 Year-Old Draper Boy Hit While Crossing Street in Crosswalk
According to KSL.com a 7 year-old student at Draper Elementary was hit by an inattentive driver while crossing the street in crosswalk. The boy was thrown 40 ft at impact. Local residents and business owners, including JP Lee Fine Jewelry owner Jon Lee attended to the boy and his mother at the scene of the accident.
The young boy was flown to Primary Children's hospital where he is now in stable condition. Please keep this boy and his family in your prayers.
It is important that we keep an extra lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists, especially since daylight savings. Studies show that pedestrian accidents dramatically increase after daylight savings. Please use extra caution while driving when children are leaving schools and during the evening hours.
Attorney Kenneth Christensen, founder of the Christensen Law Firm, successfully represents accident victims throughout Utah. He has authored the Utah accident book entitled “Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case.” In this book, he discusses topics such as pain and suffering claims, insurance adjustors, and important mistakes to avoid in your accident case. Mr. Christensen wrote this book as a public service to help level the playing field between accident victims and insurance companies. For your FREE copy of the Utah accident book, visit www.utahaccidentbook.com or call the Christensen Law Firm at 801.506.0800.
