8-year-old boy critically injured when his bicycle is struck by vehicle at 79th Street and Pflumm Road in Lenexa, Kansas
8-year-old on bicycle struck by car near 79th and Pflumm in Lenexa
According to police, an 8-year-old boy was on a bike crossing the road when a vehicle traveling west hit him.
Boy on bike hit by car in Lenexa remains in critical condition
That driver, an adult male, did remain at the scene until police arrived and is cooperating with the investigation. The driver has not been taken into custody.
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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