![[08-18-2024] Two Children Injured After Golf Cart Accident Along Marks Avenues](https://ak1.to//RtnrA.webp)
Two children were injured in a golf cart accident at a busy intersection in Fresno on Sunday afternoon, August 18, 2024.
The incident occurred just before 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Herndon and Marks Avenues. According to Fresno Police Lt. Leslie Williams, four juveniles allegedly took a neighbor’s golf cart without permission. One of them was driving recklessly, causing the golf cart to overturn.
The two injured were treated at Valley Children’s Hospital. An 11-year-old sustained scratches, while a 7-year-old suffered a broken leg. The two older juveniles, aged 15 and 16, did not require medical treatment.
Officers are still working to determine whether the children had permission to borrow the neighbor’s golf cart.
There is no additional information immediately available.
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.
