![[01-02-2025] 12-Year-Old Boy Injured After Bicycle Vs. Vehicle Collision on Salida Boulevard](https://ak1.to//2CH5Q.webp)
A 12-year-old boy sustained major injuries in a traffic collision involving a bicycle and a vehicle at the intersection of Salida Boulevard and Broadway Avenue in Salida, Stanislaus County, on Thursday evening, January 2, 2025.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the incident occurred at approximately 6:25 p.m. Preliminary investigations revealed that the juvenile was riding his bicycle eastward and attempted to cross Salida Boulevard at the north crosswalk against a red light.
At the same time, 28-year-old Maria T. of Salida was driving a 2019 Acura northbound on Salida Boulevard and entered the intersection on a green light. The bicycle and the vehicle collided, causing the boy to be thrown onto the hood of the Acura before landing on the roadway.
Emergency responders transported the boy, who was wearing a helmet, to Doctors Medical Center with major injuries.
The collision remains under investigation by the CHP.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
