Child Cyclist Injured by Police Car in Baldwin Park
A young bicyclist was injured after being hit by a police car in Baldwin Park, CA. The incident occurred at the intersection of Pacific and Vineland Avenues on Wednesday morning.
The accident happened just before 7 a.m. on May 14. An officer noticed a vehicle speeding through a red light and attempted to stop it.
While making a left turn on a green light, the officer accidentally struck a 9-year-old riding a bike in the crosswalk.
Emergency services treated the child at the scene before transporting them to a hospital for further care. The child’s current condition remains unknown.
The officer involved was not injured. The driver who ran the red light fled the scene and remains at large.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident. For those affected by similar accidents, seeking legal assistance from a Car Accident Attorney at the Law Offices of Burg & Brock can be beneficial.