Houston, TX – Student Struck by Vehicle on Cook Rd
Houston, TX (October 23, 2019) – An accident on Cook Road left one student injured.
On October 23, emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the 4400 block of Cook Road. According to reports, a Hastings High School employee was driving a red sedan down Cook Road when they drove up onto the sidewalk and struck a male pedestrian. The vehicle then collided with a second vehicle along the roadway.
The male victim was injured in the crash and rushed to an area hospital for treatment.
At this time, the Houston Police Department is investigating the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
According to statistics, over 3,500 pedestrians are struck and injured by motor vehicles across our state each year. Sadly, the majority of victims are children and teens, whose bodies stand little chance against the impact of vehicles weighing several thousands of pounds. When individuals are harmed in these accidents, due to the negligent or reckless acts of others, it is crucial that they contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Texas.
Our team at The Benton Law Firm understands the difficulties teens face after being injured in a pedestrian accident. These accidents are not only physically harming, but they inflict endless emotional and mental pain and suffering on individuals. Our team is dedicated to helping victims overcome the mental, physical, and financial consequences of their accidents by helping them collect the maximum amount of compensation available. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to get help now.
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