![[04-29-2024] Child Passenger Killed, Driver Hospitalized Following Single-Vehicle Collision in Castro Valley](https://ak1.to//tagM7.webp)
A child passenger was killed while the driver was hospitalized following a single-vehicle collision in Castro Valley, Alameda County, on Monday afternoon, April 29, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly crash occurred at about 4:20 p.m. along Palomares Road.
The CHP said that a Honda Accord with a male driver and a child passenger was traveling northbound on Palomares Road when, for still-unknown reasons, it veered off the roadway and crashed into a power pole before ultimately overturning into a nearby tree.
The juvenile passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver sustained major injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.
Further details were not immediately available, and the CHP is still gathering all the necessary information to determine the factors leading up to the fatal incident.
Potential witnesses are encouraged to contact the authorities and help with the ongoing case.
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.
