RAMONA - An 11-year-old boy suffered a broken arm and leg Tuesday when he was hit by a pickup truck on Main Street, the San Diego Union Tribune reported. According to CHP reports, the boy was not wearing a helmet and was riding against traffic when he was struck at 1:41 p.m., near the corner of 10th and Main Street. He was airlifted to Rady Children's Hospital following the accident. The cause of the August 9th Ramona bicycle accident remains under investigation. According to the North County Times, officers found no evidence that alcohol or drugs were a factor in the collision.
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability
The CHP will surely look at speed and other factors to determine why this accident occurred, and whether the driver of the pickup truck could have done anything to avoid the collision. While this accident remains under investigation, the parents of the young boy injured in this collision would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of car vs. bicycle accidents can review the CHP report and determine who is responsible for this collision. If the driver of the pickup truck is determined to be responsible, he may be liable for the young victim's medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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