Vernal Child Killed in Pedestrian verses Automobile Car Crash in Utah
Pedestrian verses Automobile Death
In a solemn report by the Salt Lake Tribune, 12-year old Ashley Lauren Maynard, passed away last Wednesday evening. On January 5, 2010, while waiting for her school bus, Ashley had stepped out into the street and was hit by an oncoming car. Ashley suffered from a traumatic brain injury and had been in the Primary Children Intensive Care Unit since this horrific Utah car accident. In a selfless decision, Ashley’s family has donated her organs.
My deepest sympathies go out to the victim’s family and friends for their loss. Ashley was an active and happy child who touched many during her short time with us. May thoughts and prayers are with those who loved Ashley as they go through devastating and difficult time.
Fatalities in School Zones
National statistics show that in 2007, there were nearly 61 million children age 14 and younger in the United States. This age group made up 20 percent of the total U.S. resident population. Utah has the largest children population in the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for ages 3 to 6 and 8 to 14.Pedestrian fatalities account for the highest number of school bus-related fatalities.
Many of these fatal car accidents occur each year near school zones. For one, children are often darting across the street towards their rides, friends or school. Small children are often hard to see from larger SUVs and trucks. Kids forget to check the street thoroughly enough before crossing; therefore, it is imperative that motorists take extra caution when approaching any school, churches, neighborhoods or area where children often play. NHSTA reports that an average of 5 children, 14 years of age and younger are killed each day.
Fog Increases Your likelihood of being a Victim of a Utah Car Crash
During the January and February months Utah residents are often blanketed by dense fog which intensifies the dangerous winter road conditions. According to the National Weather Service has issued a red alert fog advisory for the Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley and Tooele Valley. The lower visibility, cold weather and icy roads make accidents all the more likely to occur. The likelihood of being involved in a pedestrian verses car accident is especially increased. We urge you to slow down, keep your headlights on and watch out for Utah kids and other commuters.
Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a serious personal injury accident in Utah, it is essential that you contact an experienced Salt Lake City personal injury attorney to represent your rights. The talented and experienced attorneys at The Christensen Law Firm, PLLC represent injured persons and their families. This is all we do. We do not divide our loyalties by representing insurance companies or corporations. We represent people. Our clients range from the severely handicapped to the mildly injured. If you have suffered a serious injury in the state of Utah, contact The Christensen Law Firm right away to receive a free consultation with one of our skilled Utah personal injury lawyers.
