Elyria, OH (March 23, 2022) – A young child was left with serious injuries after being involved in a hit-and-skip accident in Elyria on Tuesday, March 22. The incident was reported at the 100 block of Bath Street at around 5:45 p.m.
Local reports revealed that a 5-year-old was crossing the street when he was hit by an oncoming motor vehicle. The at-fault driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the injured party. The crash victim was flown to University Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
At this time, no additional information has been made public. An ongoing investigation into the crash is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to be killed in an accident. In the event of a collision, pedestrians have little protection, making them more vulnerable to fatalities. In 2017, a pedestrian died in a traffic accident every 88 minutes on average in the United States, for a total of 5,977 pedestrian deaths.
No matter where you live, you will occasionally have to share the road with pedestrians. Drivers in Ohio have a duty to all road users, including pedestrians. Many people prefer to walk to restaurants, jog, or simply enjoy a beautiful day because pedestrians have legal rights in the state. That means that if you are injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation with the assistance of a knowledgeable Elyria car accident lawyer.
Elyria Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, you should speak with an Elyria catastrophic injury attorney as soon as possible. You should file your claim as soon as possible to increase your chances of receiving full compensation. The legal team at Joseph Law Group will examine copies of your medical records, accident reports, and other evidence in order to build a strong case. Our attorneys have helped many pedestrian accident victims get the compensation they deserve after an accident, and we’ll fight tooth and nail to protect your legal rights.
To speak with an Elyria personal injury lawyer about your case, call 216-522-1600.
Note: Our writers use outside sources when writing these posts. These outside sources include but are not limited to news outlet reports, local and state police accident reports, social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and other sources about accidents that take place in and around the Greater Cleveland area. We do not independently verify the facts surrounding this injury accident. If there is something inaccurate in our story, please notify us immediately so that we can correct the post as soon as possible. We will remove a story if requested.
Disclaimer: Our team of attorneys at Joseph Law Group has been helping injured victims and their families throughout the state of Ohio for decades. We hope that these posts will be a reminder to our community members to use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid and prevent being involved in a serious accident that results in injury. This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
