Missouri Pedestrian Accident Kills 5 Year Old Boy
According to a recent report, on Wednesday, July 29, a 5-year-old boy crossing the street was struck and killed by a car going 10-15 mph. Apparently the young boy was in a hurry to catch up with some of his friends when he was hit. Police are ruling this incident an accident and the driver of the vehicle is not facing charges at this time. What concerns law enforcement, however, is why the young child was unsupervised in the first place. The pedestrian accident in Missouri occurred at 7:45 pm along Livingston Avenue in St. Ann.
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s 2007 traffic crash report indicates that there were 42 fatalities and 240 injures in pedestrian accidents in Missouri. That means that out of all the fatal traffic accidents in the state, 11.3% involved pedestrian deaths. On a more positive note however, the study reported that pedestrian fatalities decreased 18% during the one year period of 2007 to 2006.
Considering that 76% of pedestrian fatalities and 43.5% of pedestrian injuries in 2007 took place during the hours of darkness, both pedestrians and drivers have a serious responsibility to use extreme caution and awareness when traveling. If you are walking at night, remember to avoid wearing dark clothing and do not trust that a vehicle’s driver sees you.
At Page Cagle, a Missouri personal injury law firm, our skilled St. Louis pedestrian accident attorneys have been helping those injured in both pedestrian and auto accidents receive compensation for monetary expenses associated with their accidents, such as medical bills, physical therapy fees, loss of wages, and much more. If you have lost a family member or a loved one due to a pedestrian accident, our attorneys are prepared to handle every detail of your wrongful death case. Call Page Cagle today at 866-620-5757 for a free evaluation.
Source article: http://www.fox2now.com/ktvi-child-struck-killed-car-ann-accident-073009,0,919911.story
