The Arizona Republic recently reported that a truck accident sent two teens to the hospital after a crash in Surprise, Arizona. The accident occurred Thursday, October 20 near the intersection of Cotton Lane and Greenway Road. Two 13-year-olds were riding their bicycles at approximately 1:49 p.m. when a 2006 Isuzu truck struck them. The Surprise Fire Department says the truck was traveling at a high rate of speed. One of the teens was treated for minor injuries at the scene, but the other was airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital due to chest, head, and leg injuries.
Riding a bike is a great way for kids to get much-needed physical activity, but it’s also dangerous. When kids have to ride in the street due to a lack of sidewalks and bike paths, they are at risk of being hit by cars and trucks. Parents should discuss bicycle safety with their children starting at a young age. Teens who ride their bikes should be given important safety rules and information to help them take charge of their own safety.
Safe Kids USA recommends equipping children with reflective clothes so that they are more visible to drivers and motorcyclists. Parents should also make sure their kids’ bikes are maintained properly to reduce the risk of accidents and serious injuries.
Even when parents and children take all necessary safety precautions, they cannot control the actions of other drivers. Speeding, distracted driving, and other bad driving behaviors put bike riders at risk. If your child was injured as the result of someone else’s actions, contact the Phoenix bicycle accident injury attorneys of The Breyer Law Offices P.C. We will fight for justice on your behalf. Call us at (602) 457-6222 to discuss your case for free.
