Napa Pedestrian Auto Accident Fatally Injures Two-Year-Old
On Thursday, August 6, 2020, a two-year-old child was fatally injured during a Napa pedestrian auto accident. The Napa Police Department (NPD) indicated that this terrible accident happened in the afternoon outside of a local school. No other individuals were physically injured during the incident, and NPD is still conducting an investigation into causal factors. We at AutoAccident.com would like to express our condolences to everybody affected by this tragedy.
Accident Details
NPD indicated that the incident happened just before 3:00 p.m. outside of Buhman Park across from Browns Valley School. A local mother was visiting the park when her child reportedly entered the roadway. After the child entered the road, they were struck by a vehicle traveling north on Buhman Avenue.
The accident was immediately reported to NPD dispatch, who rushed officers to the scene. When they reached the accident location, emergency officials discovered that the child had been critically injured. Sadly, the child was pronounced deceased on-site.
Investigation
An investigation into this incident is being conducted by the NPD Accident Reconstruction Team. Police indicated that the involved driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with investigating officers. At this time, alcohol and drugs are not suspected as accident factors. Reportedly, police shut down Buhman between Meadowbrook Drive and Browns Valley Road for three hours while preliminary investigations were underway.
Anybody who may have witnessed the accident is asked to reach out to Officer Mike Fullmore at (707) 257-7880. People with information can also send NPD information anonymously by texting “707NPD” to the number 847411.
Grieving After a Fatal Accident
Losing a person you love is never easy. However, after a sudden, fatal accident, it can be very difficult to cope with your grief. Many people in this situation feel totally overwhelmed and unable to process what happened. During this time, it’s very important to take care of yourself and spend time with the people you love. For many, seeking support from their family, friends, and community can help with the grieving process. To learn more about dealing with grief following the death of a child, you can read this helpful article.
Calling a Napa Injury Lawyer
Families affected by fatal accidents face many challenges, and it is important to reach out for help. While it isn’t possible to replace what you have lost, families can often obtain compensation to help them have financial security while they go through the grieving process. To learn more about your specific case and how a Napa wrongful death lawyer may be able to help you, the best thing you can do is get personal advice from an experienced attorney. However, if you would like some information about wrongful death cases before reaching out, take a moment to watch this video:
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Personal Injury Lawyers in Napa
I’m Ed Smith, a Napa personal injury lawyer. Following a serious accident, it’s important to reach out for help. To get free, friendly advice about your case, please reach out to me at either (800) 404-5400 or (707) 564-1900.
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