Oak Cliff – Boy Hit by Vehicle in Dallas Neighborhood
Posted on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 at 3:32 am
A Sunday crash caused the death of a six-year-old boy on Sunnyvale Street in Dallas, according to initial reports.
Local police officers responded to a tragic car accident in the 4300 block of Sunnyvale Street at around 2:20 p.m. In their initial investigation, the victim was attempting to cross the street when he was hit by a passing silver 2015 Kia Soul. The force of impact left the child in a life-threatening condition. Emergency crews transported him to Children’s Hospital Dallas where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police identified the victim as Ja’Quan Smith. Little Smith was in front of a house when the accident happened.
The driver of the hitting vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperating with police officials. She was only identified as a 52-year-old woman.
No charges have been made as the investigation is still underway.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We strongly believe that the Dallas Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you are injured by a reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver and possibly. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
