Pedestrian accidents with cars are always terrible because they rarely end up not injuring the victim. When they involve children they are especially damaging and can disable a child, effectively changing the course of their lives. Hopefully last night’s accident that injured two small children will not cause them lasting consequences.
A witness said last evening a woman was pushing a stroller containing a 20 month-old boy and leading a 5 year-old boy who was walking with them. The moment the group stepped off of the curb of Southwest Campus Drive and 21st Avenue Southwest, they were plowed down by a car driven by a 31 year-old woman from Federal Way, police said.
The witness also said the yellow light was flashing, signaling pedestrians in the walkway, but that they were still hit.
One child was airlifted to the hospital and the second child was transported in an ambulance, both with serious personal injuries, said South King County Fire and Rescue.
The woman pushing the stroller was not injured.
Police said the driver of the car was also taken to St Francis Hospital in Federal Way with minor injuries.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Police are still interviewing witnesses.
We hope everyone involved in this unfortunate accident recovers swiftly and fully.
Luckily the Seattle has one of the best pediatric hospitals in the world, Children’s Hospital. They specialize in almost every ailment a child can contract with both physical and mental rehabilitation. The members of their dedicated staff are cherished parts of the community as they do one of the most emotionally draining, but also fulfilling, jobs in the Puget Sound area.
If you or a loved one have been in a pedestrian injury accident it is important that you find legal representation right away to help you with insurance companies, health care providers, and especially legal issues. Call Phillips Webster for a consultation.
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