11 Year Old Suffers Injuries during Bike Accident

On Monday, police say that a driver hit an 11-year-old who was riding his bicycle in front of an elementary school.  Supposedly, the child rode his bicycle into the middle of the street and directly into the path of the oncoming van, resulting in a bicycle accident.

Police say the incident occurred at around 8:47 AM in front of Sepulveda Elementary School.  Officers say the van's tire ran over the 11-year-old's legs after the vehicle hit him and knocked him off of his bike.

The child had to be taken to Renown Medical Center to receive treatment for his injuries, which appeared to be fairly minor considering the severity of the accident.

Officers say the 73-year-old driver had just dropped off a grandchild at the elementary school and was traveling northbound when the student drove his bike into the vehicle's path.  The bicycle did not have any brakes and the 11-year-old was not wearing a helmet.

If you have been hurt during a bicycle accident and you believe negligence was involved, contact our law office today to set up an appointment with a San Diego personal injury attorney.