A mother and her two young children were leaving Beechwood Elementary School in Fullerton when they were struck and seriously injured by a vehicle being driven by a 90-year-old driver. According to a story in the Orange County Register, all three pedestrians, the mother and two children ages 6 and 9, were in a crosswalk when the Ford Focus ran them over at about 3:30 p.m. today. The driver reportedly kept driving for several hundred feet before crashing her car into a tree. Witnesses at the scene reportedly described the elderly woman as appearing groggy after the accident, and she was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The mother and three children were also transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Fortunately, all are expected to survive.
See the Orange County Register article and photographs HERE.
It is unknown whether any medical condition caused or contributed to the happening of this very tragic accident. The witness descriptions of the elderly driver would seem to be consistent with some sort of medical problem that may have preceded the accident. However, it is also possible the driver's groggy condition was caused by the accident itself and only a detailed investigation, that would include a driver profile, will reveal the precise cause of the accident.
If this tragedy were not enough for one day another Orange County accident took the lives of three marines early this morning in Dana Point. That single vehicle accident, as reported by KTLA news, happened at about 2:00 a.m. when the driver lost control at the intersection of Golden Lantern and Terra Vista and slammed into a tree. Tow of the Marines in the vehicle died at the scene and a third succumbed to his injuries while at Mission Hospital. While a final determination has not been made, preliminary reports suggest the accident was caused by a combination of high speed and a wet roadway.
Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by a negligent or reckless driver should be an important concern for all Californians. When a victim of bad driving is injured or killed, the at-fault driver should be held accountable for all of the injuries and damages they cause. An Orange County personal injury attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling traffic accident cases, including just this type. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been seriously injured or killed in an automobile accident caused by a negligent or reckless driver?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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