Christiana, DE (August 19, 2022) – Officials in Christiana responded to the scene of an accident involving a pedestrian on Thursday, August 18th. The incident was reported around 8:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Walther Road.
The New Castle County Police Department, along with the Christiana Fire Company and paramedics all arrived just after the incident occurred. Police say that a 15-year-old boy was walking near the roadway when he was hit by an SUV. The boy was treated at the scene before being taken to Nemours Hospital for Children. His injuries included a head injury and possible internal injuries. There is no update on his condition at this time. He was listed in serious condition at the hospital.
The driver of the SUV was not injured. Police are still investigating at this time and have not said if any charges will be filed.
There is no further information available at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victim of this pedestrian crash in Christiana. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Delaware Pedestrian Accidents 
A pedestrian crash can have serious and long-term consequences for victims. While we all encounter pedestrians every day and we are pedestrians ourselves at some point, we sometimes fail to appreciate the dangers and risks of a pedestrian accident. According to statistics from the Delaware Department of Transportation, more than 80% of pedestrians involved in accidents across our state will also be hurt in those accidents. In the immediate aftermath of a crash, the pedestrian can face a long road to recovery with injuries that are often serious and can require extensive and long-term medical care.
Following an accident, it is important for injured pedestrians to take action in order to protect their legal rights. Under Delaware law, accident victims have three years to bring a claim against the other driver. However, victims should not hesitate to begin enforcing their rights just after the accident. If the other driver was at least partially at fault for the collision, then the victim may be entitled to some recovery. The exact value of the case can only be determined by consulting with an experienced attorney.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our team of attorneys will go the extra mile for you. We will make sure that your rights are always protected and negligent motorists are held fully accountable for their actions. This means seeking the maximum recovery for you given the specific set of circumstances surrounding your case.
Our team stands ready to help you at any time. We represent injured clients across Delaware and we would be honored to assist you as well. Our firm provides a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. During this time, we will go over your case in detail so that you know what the next steps should be. To schedule a time to speak with a personal injury lawyer in Christiana please do not hesitate to contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
Note: Our law firm utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. Contact Murphy & Landon if you locate any inaccurate information. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
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