A 10-year-old girl suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon when a collision caused a pickup truck to jump a curb and strike her, City News Service reported. The El Cerrito accident was reported at around 2:45 p.m. Friday, May 7th., in the 5500 block of El Cajon Boulevard. According to reports, a eastbound pickup truck collided with a westbound Volkswagen, causing the pickup truck to spin out and jump the curb, striking the young girl.
The girl, who was not identified, suffered serious head and facial injuries and was taken to Children's Hospital. We hope that she makes a fast and full recovery from her undoubtedly very serious injuries. Please keep her in your prayers. San Diego 6 News reported four people were hurt in the accident. It is not clear who else was injured or the extent of their injuries.
Personal Injury Liability Issues
As an uninvolved pedestrian standing out of traffic on the side of the road, the young girl was certainly not at fault for her injuries. She was hurt because of the collision that took place on El Cajon Boulevard. Based on the news reports, it is not clear whether the driver of the Volkswagen or the driver of the pickup truck was at fault.
The driver determined to have caused this crash will likely also be determined to have caused the young child's injuries. While the accident is still being investigated, the family of the girl hurt in this crash would be well-advised to talk to a San Diego personal injury attorney familiar with the unique legal issues of pedestrian accidents involving children. An experienced attorney can help the family understand and protect their legal rights, and recover the compensation the victim is entitled to for her injuries, including her medical care expenses and pain and suffering endured as a result of this accident.
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