An Orange County car accident Orange County car accident the morning of October 30, 2009 resulted in serious injuries for a 12-year-old boy who got hit by a pickup truck, The Orange County Register reports. Newport Beach police officials said the boy darted out onto the street in the path of a Dodge pickup truck, which was going south on MacArthur Boulevard near Ford Road. The child was taken to an Orange County hospital. Authorities said the boy was alert and talking after the accident. He is however said to be in serious condition.

It is indeed a relief that this child did not sustain catastrophic or fatal injuries as a result of this car accident. I wish him the very best for a quick and full recovery. This child and his family will be in my prayers.

Pedestrian Accidents in Orange County

Two people died and 32 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents in Newport Beach, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 traffic accident statistics. In Orange County, pedestrian accidents claimed 41 lives and injured 726 people in 2007. Countywide, 178 deaths and 14,185 injuries were reported as a result of Orange County car accidents during the same period.

An Experienced Car Accident Attorney Can Help

In this particular case, based on officials' preliminary investigation, it seems that the driver of the pickup truck had the right-of-way and the green light when the collision occurred. Police say the boy ran out on the street and that the driver of pickup could not stop his truck in time to avoid the accident. Still, an investigation is ongoing in this case. It remains to be seen what the final determination is in this case. The driver of the pickup has not been cited or arrested pending an investigation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident or pedestrian accident, please contact a reputed personal injury attorney in Newport Beach, who will follow up with the official investigation, analyze every facet of the case and determine whether there was any negligence or wrongdoing involves. You need someone on your side who will vigorously fight for your rights and protect your interests.

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