Pasco County Injury Attorney Blog
A 15-year-old student was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning near Gulf High School.
According to Pasco County Fire Rescue, the teen was struck by a van in the intersection of School Road and Madison Street in New Port Richey.
Authorities said the teen was unresponsive and was airlifted from the scene to an area hospital.
The driver of the van is a teacher at the school and coach of the boys soccer team.
The teacher’s 7-year-old child also was in the van. The teacher, who told authorities it was dark and he did not see the teen, was quite upset after the crash, officials said.
Officials did not say what led to the crash, but police said speed does not appear to be a factor.
The teen underwent surgery and remains in critical condition.
A pedestrian accident is a common and tragic occurrence at certain busy intersections. Motorists have a responsibility to yield to pedestrians, and pedestrians have the right of way. An investigation into the circumstances behind a pedestrian accident can usually provide the evidence needed to help injury victims recover full and just compensation for their suffering.
Injuries caused by pedestrian accidents may include internal bleeding, broken arms or legs, head injuries, back and neck injuries, or spinal cord trauma. Fatal pedestrian accidents leave a family without a loved one. While nothing can replace the loss of a loved one, recovering monetary compensation from the at-fault party can help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, etc. so that your family does not have any added financial stress.
If you or a loved one have suffered harm in a pedestrian accident, let our Pasco County Auto Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton help. Call us today at 727-847-2299 or contact us online for a free consultation to learn more about how we can help you.