Glendale, CA: Teen, 13, Hospitalized After DUI Pedestrian Crash at 2801 Verdugo Road
13-Year-Old Boy Seriously Hurt in Glendale DUI Pedestrian Accident at 2801 Verdugo Road
Glendale, California (August 25, 2019) – A 13-year-old boy was transported to the hospital after being involved in a traffic collision in the area of Glendale on Saturday night.
The pedestrian crash occurred at around 7:53 p.m. August 24, in the park at 2801 N. Verdugo Road.
As per the report, the boy was struck by a 2009 Subaru BRZ sports car driven by 63-year-old Christopher Carone while walking in a marked crosswalk in Glendale’s Glorietta Park. The initial report indicated that the driver of the Subaru failed to stop in the marked crosswalk at the time of the collision.
Christopher Carone Arrested for Glendale DUI Pedestrian Crash
The teen sustained major injuries in the crash. He was offered first aid treatment by Glendale firefighters and then rushed to a hospital where he was listed in critical but stable condition.
Police affirmed that Carone, a Glendale resident, was intoxicated at the time of the collision. He was arrested for suspicion of Felony DUI causing great bodily injury.
The investigation is underway.
What You Should Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians usually result in severe injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents sustain internal injuries, broken bones, as well as cuts and bruises. Internal injuries and broken bones can potentially cause death or incapacitation if not treated quickly.
Pedestrians are advised to use designated crosswalks when crossing streets and sidewalks when walking along the streets for their safety.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:-
- Failure of drivers to yield or stop for pedestrians who have the right of way.
- Speeding and reckless driving – Driving a car at higher than the designated speed limit and without regard to other road users makes it difficult for the driver to control the car in case of an emergency.
- Drunk driving which impairs a drivers reasoning, reaction times, and their general driving skills.
- In addition to these causes, pedestrians can contribute to accidents by being intoxicated, being engaged in distracted walking like talking on their phones, or texting.
In case you or your loved one was involved in a pedestrian accident, it is advisable to talk to a personal injury attorney. Feel free to ask any question that you may have concerning personal injury.
Legal Help for Pedestrian Accidents Resulting in Injury
We at Pacific Attorney Group pray for quick healing of the wounds sustained by the victim of this accident.
Despite having laws that control traffic and give pedestrians the right to use specified sections of the roads, a significant number of traffic accidents reported in California every year involve pedestrians. Victims of pedestrian accidents are at high risk of sustaining severe injuries.
When pedestrian accidents happen, liability may lie on the driver, the pedestrian, or both. Due to the complex nature of accidents, expertise is needed to determine what factors may have contributed to the event.
At Pacific Attorney Group, we not only provide excellent legal services but also connect our clients to other players including government agencies and insurance companies in the pursuit of justice.
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