Detroit, MI (October 1, 2023) – An 8-year-old child was hit by a car while bicycling on Detroit’s east side on Sunday, sending him to the hospital.

On Sunday, October 1, near the junction of Charles Street and Justine Avenue, a vehicle reportedly hit the child, sending him to the hospital in serious condition, according to local authorities.

As of Sunday night, the child’s condition was improving.

It remains unknown what charges, if any, the driver is facing. An investigation remains ongoing in the interim.

Our thoughts are with the injured child and his family at this time.

Bicycle Crashes in Michigan

The increasing number of bicycles on Michigan highways needs education for both motorists and riders. Despite the growing popularity of riding in our state, there has been little progress made to ensure the safety of cyclists. More than 70% of bicycle accidents in Michigan occur during daylight hours, suggesting that many motorists are either careless or distracted.

In addition, motorists and bicycles alike are accountable for abiding by any posted traffic regulations. Sidewalk riding is illegal in several jurisdictions due to traffic regulations or specific legislation. Furthermore, bikers have the same legal protections and responsibilities as pedestrians while using sidewalks and crosswalks.

Bicyclists in the state of Michigan still face the problem of drivers who are distracted or not paying attention. Common causes of bicycle accidents in our state include:

• Disobeying traffic signals or going too fast might be considered reckless driving.
• Turning in the wrong direction (usually, turning right with a bike on the right side or turning left at a crossroads).
• Distractions for motorists, such as texting while driving, disregarding bike lanes, driving on sidewalks, walkways, and crosswalks, etc.

Crosswalks are one of the most dangerous places for cyclists because motorists who fail to slow down or yield are far more likely to collide with a bike, perhaps causing catastrophic injury. Sometimes, a motorist drives into a roadway without looking and collides with a bicycle that is following all traffic laws.

An experienced attorney for bicycle accidents in Michigan can investigate the circumstances surrounding your crash and determine who was to blame. To help you get the money you need for medical bills and lost wages after an accident, a good lawyer will research your case and help you gather the details.

Our staff is ready to fight for your rights in court. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident in Kalamazoo, contact the Law Offices of Christopher Trainor & Associates. Our personal injury lawyers have the experience and resources necessary to develop a strong claim on your behalf and will fight to the end to protect your legal rights. To schedule your first appointment, please contact our office at (248) 886-8650 right now.

Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request.  

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