A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured in a Newport Beach car accident after he was hit by a Dodge pickup truck the morning of October 30, 2009. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the accident occurred along MacArthur Boulevard near Ford Road. The pickup truck was apparently traveling south on MacArthur when the boy ran out into traffic, Newport Beach police officials said. The boy was transported to an area hospital and was said to have been "alert and talking" at the time. His condition was however listed as serious.

My heart goes out to this child who has apparently been serious injured. I hope and pray that he did not sustain major or catastrophic injuries. I wish him a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep this young man and his family in your prayers.

Newport Beach Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two fatalities and 32 injuries were reported as a result of pedestrian accidents in Newport Beach, California. In Orange County as a whole, 41 deaths and 726 injuries happened in 2007 due to pedestrian accidents. Also, during the same period, 178 deaths and 14,185 injuries were reported as a result of Orange County car accidents.

Car Accident Issues and Questions

Based on this news report, police officials are saying that the driver of the pickup truck had the right-of-way and the green light at the time of the collision. According to officials, the boy darted out on to the street suddenly and the pickup truck driver couldn't stop in time to avoid the collision. However, the accident still seems to be under investigation. It may not happen in this case, but quite often, preliminary determinations in car accidents turn out to be erroneous. Sometimes traffic investigators get new information, perhaps from an eyewitness report, which could entirely change the story.

In any car accident or pedestrian accident that involves serious injuries, it would be in the best interest of the victims and/or their families to consult an experienced Newport Beach personal injury lawyer, who will help protect their legal rights and interests. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free and comprehensive initial consultation to injured victims and their families.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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