Daytona Beach, FL (August 2, 2018) – On Daytona Beach, a 9-year-old girl suffered minor injuries when she was struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred yesterday in the afternoon hours.
The Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue maintains that the girl darted out and ran into the front side of the vehicle, which was in motion at the time. She was treated for minor injuries by the ambulance paramedics at the scene.
The girl was not taken to the hospital and was able to leave the beach with her family following the incident.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with local law enforcement. No charges are expected against the driver even though the investigation continues.
Almost 10,000 pedestrians are injured in vehicle-related accidents every year. Many will be hospitalized with serious injuries, and others will lose their lives in these highly preventable accidents. Our condolences are with you if you or a loved one have been affected by one of these accidents.
The moments and days following a pedestrian accident, especially ones that affect children, can be a stressful time in your life. We want to help you protect yourself and the rights of your loved one. If you or somebody you know has been hurt, let us help. Call us today.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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