Orange, CA (September 23, 2020) – An automobile accident reported on Sunday evening in Orange claimed the life of a young boy. On September 20, the Orange Police Department responded to the scene of an accident on Meats Avenue.
Reports from authorities show that a 3-year-old boy was riding his bicycle in a mobile home park located on Meats Avenue near the 55 Freeway when he was struck by a pickup truck.
The boy suffered critical injuries in the accident. Despite life-saving efforts performed at the scene of the crash, the child succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the pickup, who was identified as a woman, remained at the scene and spoke to law enforcement officers.
At this time, the police in Orange are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. However, drugs and alcohol do not appear to have played a role.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Statistics show that around 900 pedestrians lose their lives in traffic-related incidents throughout the state of California each year. These victims are particularly vulnerable to catastrophic and fatal injuries due to the fact that they do not have steel frames protected them out on the road. After losing a loved one in an accident, families are often overcome with grief. There are far fewer things worse than losing a loved one. Knowing that your loved one lost their life as a result of another person’s negligence just makes the situation even more difficult to accept.
Not only are the mental and emotional consequences of fatal pedestrian accidents devastating, but families are also left to pay thousands of dollars on funeral expenses, inherit stacking medical bills, and deal with an array of financial burdens after experiencing a tragic loss. Although it can seem like no amount of compensation can ever make us feel whole again after enduring an unexpected and tragic loss, having financial resources available to cover the economic and non-economic damages we face moving forward can help to alleviate some of the stress associated families endure. Working with a wrongful death attorney in California will ensure you are able to maximize your recovery and move forward.
California pedestrian accident attorneys at Beckerman Anderson have extensive decades of experience assisting families with protecting their legal rights after losing loved ones in preventable accidents. Our team understands the challenges that grieving families face, which encourages our team to provide our clients with the most effective, aggressive, and compassionate legal representation imaginable after losing a loved one. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Orange County at 949-409-4299 to discuss legal options available for you. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your loved one’s accident to determine how we can help you get the justice you deserve.
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Disclaimer: As members of our local community, we at Beckerman Anderson, strive to draw awareness to the dangers that are related to driving and provide overall safety information for our community members. We are always saddened when we learn about a serious injury accident in our area and hope that through awareness, drivers in our community will take the necessary precautions to avoid such accidents. The information provided in these posts should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. This story is not a solicitation for business. The photographs used in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
