Utica, NY – Girl Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Sunset Avenue

Utica, NY (March 30, 2019) – Around 9 a.m. yesterday, March 29, police were called to the scene of a pedestrian accident that took place at Sunset Avenue.

Authorities arrived at the area of Sunset Avenue near Shaw Street. While there, they discovered that a young girl was struck by a vehicle when she was attempting to cross the street.

The girl was identified as an 11-year-old who was crossing the street so that she could arrive at a bus stop. This is when she was suddenly struck.

The girl was rushed to the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with a variety of serious injuries.

Police say that the driver did not initially stay at the scene of the accident. The vehicle was located a short distance away from the accident scene in West Utica.

Tickets will be issued. At this time, the investigation into the accident continues.

Pedestrian Accidents in New York 

Utica, NY – Girl Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Sunset AvenuePedestrian accidents tend to be some of the most injurious and fatal accidents that take place on our roads. Especially for accidents involving children, pedestrians tend to be some of the most vulnerable parties on our roadways. Children are the least likely citizens to watch out for vehicles on our roadways, which is why drivers are always told to be on the lookout for pedestrians at all times, no matter the area. If your child has been injured in a pedestrian accident in New York, we want you to know that you have rights.

At Hach & Rose, our accident attorneys are willing to help you through every step of your claim, especially in cases where your child has been injured at the hands of another party. You might not be able to fathom receiving injuries on behalf of your child after they have been injured but everybody deserves the financial help they can achieve after a loved one has been injured. Please contact us for more information at 212-779-0057.

Note: Secondary sources were used to create this piece and, because of this, the information included has not been independently verified. If you notice a factual issue with our posting, please bring it to our attention and we will correct or remove it as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts it to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.

 

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