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Tallahassee, FL (November 1, 2018) - Police are investigating after a 5-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle while waiting at a bus stop in Tallahassee. The incident occurred around 7:30 am on Wednesday, October 31.
Police say that the child was walking across the street to get to his school bus when he was struck by a vehicle at Ox Bottom Road near Tuscan Drive. The driver of the vehicle is identified as a 19-year-old male. According to school officials, the bus had come to a complete stop and had its flashing red light and stop sign out when the crash took place. The driver was charged with two citations for his role in the crash. He has since reached out to the victim's family and offered an apology.
The boy was transported to a Tallahassee hospital for treatment of injuries. He was initially listed in good condition and later released. He is currently recovering at home.
We are glad to hear that this accident did not result in any life-threatening injuries. Over 250,000 injury accidents take place each year in our state. Several of these accidents will involve school buses and children. Child safety is a top priority on the roadways and should always be taken seriously by those who are traveling in areas where children are present.
In this crash, it appears as though the driver did not take every precaution possible to avoid hitting the five-year-old boy and may face civil liability as a result.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a Florida car accident that was not your fault, the team at Rubenstein Law is on your side. We fight for the rights of injured accident victims. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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