GoCart Rider Injured In East Hemet Collision Near The Intersection of Columbia Street and Whittier Avenue
EAST HEMET, CALIFORNIA (January 2, 2022) – A person riding a GoCart was seriously injured in an East Hemet car accident by Columbia Street and Whittier Avenue.
Riverside County officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:16 p.m. on Christmas Eve. One person was riding a GoCart when they were hit by a Chevrolet Equinox.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the victim. The GoCart rider was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For East Hemet GoCart Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “There were 35,766 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2020 in which 38,824 deaths occurred. This resulted in 11.7 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.34 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. ” The vast majority of car accidents involve some amount of human error. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Many victims of car accidents may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after any collision. For example, even after the physical injuries from a collision have healed many victims suffer from long-term PTSD. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An East Hemet Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the GoCart rider injured in this collision. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of help after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
