Sacramento, CA – Teen Injured After Being Hit by Police Car
Sacramento, CA (July 24, 2018) – A Sacramento police chase of a 16 year old boy ended poorly on Sunday night. Officers, patrolling the 900 block of Eleanor Avenue near Rio Linda Boulevard, attempted to stop the teen for a motor vehicle code violation around 10:00 pm.
After officers approached, the teen fled on a bicycle. Police initially chased the suspect on foot. However, at some point a patrol vehicle joined in the chase as the boy continued to evade officers. The patrol vehicle collided with the teen during the pursuit.
A woman who identified herself as the boy’s aunt said the collision threw her nephew 10 feet into the air and over another car. Police confirmed that the boy suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision. He was treated at a local hospital.
According to Sacramento police, the accident and the actions of the officers remain under investigation at this time. The officers involved in the chase and collision have not been identified.
Los Angeles Injury Lawyer
The law protects all victims of negligence. It is unclear why exactly police decided to chase this Sacramento teen. However, even if the teen may have broken the law, officers have a duty to exercise reasonable care for his safety. If it is later determined that the officers acted negligently then they could could be held responsible for the teen’s injuries.
Personal injury accidents happen on a daily basis all across Southern California. As much as we all hope to avoid these situations, the fact is that they still occur. Most accidents are caused by the negligence and recklessness of others. They also occur suddenly and unexpectedly. When you have been injured in an accident, you have remedies available to you.
The law provides that you can recover damages for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering resulting from a personal injury accident. Regardless of the facts leading to your accident, you should seek to protect your legal rights. At the Los Angeles Injury Group, our attorneys have the knowledge and track record to help you achieve success in your Los Angeles personal injury case. For a free consultation, give us a call today at 310-954-7428.
