A teenager was critically injured in a San Francisco car accident the night of February 27, 2010 after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing a road in Fairfield. According to a CBS news report, the teenager was crossing Sunset Avenue just south of East Travis Boulevard. Apparently, he and a friend had been walking along the railroad tracks just before they decided to cross the street.

One of the boys was hit by a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Sacramento resident. He was transported to an area hospital in extremely critical condition. Police said physical evidence and eyewitness statements show that speed or alcohol was not a factor in the collision. Officials also said that the boy and his friend were wearing dark clothes at the time. If you saw this accident or have any information, please call the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7524.

I hope and pray that this boy did not sustain catastrophic injuries as a result of this collision. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep this young victim in your prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities but 32 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Fairfield, California. In Solano County as a whole, four deaths and 106 injuries were reported as a result of pedestrian accidents in 2008.

Causes and Liability Issues

Based on this news report, it is not clear exactly where the boys were crossing the roadway. Were they in a crosswalk or at an intersection? Were they simply darting across traffic lanes? Was the driver of the vehicle distracted or negligent in any way? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway such as obstructions of lack of sufficient lighting that may have prevented the driver from seeing the boys crossing the road?

In such cases, if the motorist caused the accident, he or she could be held liable for injuries sustained by the victim. The victim (or his family) in such cases, can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, therapy or even long-term care. If a dangerous or defective roadway caused the accident, then the governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway could be held liable as well.

According to California Governmental Code section 911.2, any claim against a governmental entity must be properly filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. The best San Francisco personal injury lawyers will always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.

We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members.

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