Toddler Killed in El Monte Bus Bench Crash
EL MONTE - An 18-month-old girl died and her grandmother and uncle were injured after a pickup truck struck them while they were seated at a bus bench, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported. The fatal accident happened just after 2 p.m. on March 24, 2012, at a bus stop bench near the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Mountain View Road in El Monte. According to news accounts, the family was seated at the bus stop bench when a 59-year-old El Monte man attempting to park his pickup truck accelerated for unknown reasons plowed into the victims. The toddler died at County/USC Medical Center The grandmother and her son were reportedly in stable condition following the crash.
Cause of the El Monte Accident
The cause of this incident is under investigation by the El Monte Police Department's Traffic Safety Bureau. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said. No charges were immediately filed.
Bus Stop Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Liability
Hundreds of people are seriously injured or killed while waiting at bus stops every year. Following an accident such as this one, a thorough investigation and analysis of facts is critical to determine what happened, and who was ultimately responsible. While this accident is under investigation, the family members of the victims would be well-advised to consult with an experienced El Monte accident lawyer. There may be more than one party responsible for this terrible incident, and a skilled and knowledgeable personal injury attorney can make sure the victims rights are protected and the responsible parties held accountable to the maximum extent.
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