Two unidentified six-year-old victims suffered severe
injuries after being struck by a SUV that veered off Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo
Park. The shocking accident occurred at
approximately 2:15 p.m. on October 17, 2013.
The boys were walking with their nanny on the sidewalk
adjacent to a Walgreens store when a BMW SUV left the roadway and slammed into them. The BMW pinned the boys against a
wall. A group of people that were at a
nearby restaurant witnessed the accident and rushed to the aid of the
victims. The BMW was still in drive when
the people were able to dislodge the boys from against the wall.
According to published reports, the driver of the BMW was a
90-year-old man. Menlo Park Police
officers have indicated that the driver pressed his accelerator instead of his
brake as he was attempting to back out from a parking space. Statistics show that elderly drivers are more
likely to be involved in fatal and severe pedestrian accidents. Drivers who are unfit to safely operate their
vehicles put the safety of pedestrians and cyclists at risk.
The young victims are reportedly twin brothers. Both victims were immediately transported to
Stanford Hospital Medical Center. The
boys’ nanny also suffered undisclosed injuries.
The injuries of one of the boys have been described as life
threatening. At Matiasic Roth &Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with the victims in hopes that they are
able to recover from this tragic pedestrian accident.
The dedicated legal team at Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP
specialize in assisting victims of pedestrian accidents and their
families. We understand that victims of
pedestrian accidents need a dedicated pedestrian accident lawyer in their
corner to fight for their rights. We are
committed to holding negligent drivers accountable and getting families the
compensation they deserve to help rebuild their lives.
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