[09-16-2021] Harris County, TX – 8-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured After a Pedestrian Crash on Ella Boulevard

An 8-year-old girl was seriously hurt after a pedestrian accident on Ella Boulevard on Thursday morning, September 16.

The crash took place in the 14300 block of Ella Boulevard between Kuykendahl Road and Rushworth Drive at around 7:45 a.m. The little girl reportedly ran across the street outside of a marked crosswalk when an oncoming SUV suddenly struck her.

Some witnesses claim that the little girl was attempting to catch her school bus. The little girl sustained serious injuries in the mishap. She was rushed to an area hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the SUV driver was uninjured in the crash. He remained at the scene and cooperated with local authorities. Intoxication was not considered a factor in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the cause and liability of the crash.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents across the country have been on the rise over the last 33 years. There are several reasons why pedestrian accidents continue to increase at an alarming rate, mainly because pedestrians are more susceptible to road hazards than passengers in enclosed vehicles. The federal road safety agency NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) found that 5,900 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016.

The number of pedestrian fatalities in Texas increased substantially between 2010 and 2016 from just 273 in 2010 to 1238 in 2016. In the last two decades, the number of pedestrian deaths has almost doubled. In 2019, there were 5,975 pedestrian crashes in Texas and 669 deaths, up 5 percent compared with the previous year. Another 1,317 people were severely injured due to the explosion.

Harris County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents

If an irresponsible driver caused your injuries, you might be able to recover compensation through a personal injury proceeding. Loss of income, lengthy recovery periods, and high medical bills are the most common problems for victims after an accident.

Victims should seek financial compensation for medical costs, lost income, emotional trauma, and suffering caused by the accident through a personal injury claim. Arash Law’s experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyers have extensive experience and knowledge of Texas residents injured or killed in pedestrian accidents.

Call (888) 398-4017 for a free telephone case assessment or free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers. You can also visit our website and enter information about your case or talk live with an agent. Don’t wait. The sooner you have a Texas injury lawyer, the better your legal rights will be protected.