Overland Park Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident
ABC news affiliate KMBC reported recently that police are still searching for a teenage driver who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. The pedestrian was struck in a parking lot at 6900 West 135th Street in Overland Park, Kansas. The accident occurred on Saturday, June 12. Luckily, the pedestrian's injuries were minor.
The pedestrian described the driver as a teenage male, possibly 16 or 17 years of age, driving a light blue Ford Mustang Coupe with chrome wheels. The car is described as a fairly recent model, from the 2005 to 2007 model years. A passenger in the car met the same general description as the driver.
Police encourage anyone with information about the hit-and-run accident to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
Hit-and-run auto accidents occur throughout the United States, putting the lives of innocent pedestrians, motorcyclists, and other vehicle occupants in danger. Parking lots can be an especially dangerous place for pedestrians. The lack of traffic signals and other tools to guide driver behavior often makes drivers believe parking lots may be driven through freely, with little attention to other cars and people in the area. Although pedestrians are not hit as frequently by a vehicle as vehicles hit one another, the consequences to an unprotected pedestrian can be even more devastating: in 2006, 76 pedestrians died after being struck by cars in Missouri alone.
Pedestrians in Missouri can help protect themselves by wearing light-colored clothing, paying attention to traffic in the area, and always using crosswalks when available. However, pedestrians cannot always prevent themselves from being struck by a vehicle. If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Missouri, you have certain legal rights. The skilled St. Louis pedestrian accident attorneys at Page Law can help you understand your rights and choose the best course of action for yourself and your family. We will examine the details of your case thoroughly and help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Don't hesitate to call Page Law today at 314-322-8515 to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.
