Toddler Injured in Philadelphia Car Accident
A Philadelphia toddler was rushed to the hospital recently after being tragically struck by a motorist who wasn’t paying attention. The 2 year old boy was found to be in stable condition after being hit by the vehicle around the 5500 block of Wyalusing Avenue at about 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
According to reports, the toddler was hit by the vehicle after running into the street without the driver noticing. The driver was traveling eastbound, and according to his statement, did not see the child running into the Philadelphia street.
The driver did remain at the scene and is not known to have suffered any injuries from the accident. At this time, it is not known whether the driver will be charged with any offense. The toddler, who suffered moderate injuries is being treated at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and is still in stable condition.
Sadly, this was the second Philadelphia area news report in a week of a toddler being injured by a vehicle after running into a city street. It is always important to keep children of all ages from playing in or near the roadside.
That being said, sometimes accidents do happen and children can veer off with little warning. Therefore, drivers should practice defensive driving at all times to avoid such incidents. It can be hard to assess whether the driver is to blame in such a cases, but if you or a loved one suspects the have been the victim of a careless motorist it is important to contact a Philadelphia injury lawyer right away. A Philadelphia injury lawyer should be called immediately after emergency care has been given.
