[01-16-2022] Harris County, TX – Toddler Critically Injured After Being Struck by Car in West Houston

A toddler was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car on Westheimer in west Houston on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

The pedestrian accident occurred on an early Sunday morning in the 13800 block of Westheimer.

According to investigators, a 2-year-old boy was alone when he wandered away from his home.

He crossed all four westbound lanes of traffic before being hit by a car, according to police.

The driver came to a halt and dialed 911. He was furious when he arrived at the scene.

According to ABC13, the driver was driving to work and didn’t notice the little boy until it was too late.

The toddler was flown to a local hospital by LifeFlight, where he is in critical condition, according to police.

Sgt. Michael Hroch said the child may have wandered out of the house without anyone knowing.

The toddler’s parents had reported him missing just before he was hit, according to police.

Overnight, temperatures dropped into the 30s. It’s unclear how long the boy had been outside before being struck.
Police were questioning the boy’s family.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents often result in life-threatening, if not fatal, injuries.

After a pedestrian accident, traumatic brain injuries, blood clots, and other forms of head trauma are all too common.

According to data from 2007 to 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States rose by 27%, but there was a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths between 2007 and 2016.

Traffic collisions involving pedestrians resulted in the deaths of 6,697 people in Texas last year, a 5% increase from the year before. A further 1,317 people were hospitalized with more serious injuries, bringing the total number of people injured to 3,317.

Even though it has only 30 percent of the country’s population, Texas is one of five states responsible for 43 percent of the country’s total pedestrian deaths. At 0.93 deaths per 100,000 residents, Texas ranks 13th in the nation for pedestrian fatalities.

Harris County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Pedestrian Crash

Many important legal rights are at stake if you’ve been injured on the street, sidewalk, or in a parking lot. You must take specific steps to safeguard your rights and pursue financial restitution for your losses.

Car accident victims may be unable to return to work because of their injuries. It’s difficult for the victims to earn money while they’re recovering because of their injuries. An experienced car accident lawyer can help if you’ve been involved in such accidents.

Arash Law Texas can help if you’ve been injured in a serious car-pedestrian accident. Your compensation claim may be jeopardized if you sign anything without first speaking to us.

Our Harris County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas have decades of experience handling these types of cases. Our clients have received more than $200 million in compensation. Please call us at (888) 398-4017 or email us, and we will get back to you right away.