14-year-old boy in critical condition when struck be vehicle while riding bicycle on West Florida Street and South Elm-Eugene Street in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro Police Looking For Driver Who Hit Teen On Bike
Police say the accident happened Monday evening around 5 p.m. at the intersection of W. Florida Street and S. Elm-Eugene Street.
According to a release, the 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition.
Investigators say the boy rode his bike across the roadway without yielding to oncoming traffic and was hit by a utility trailer being hauled by the pick-up truck.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
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