Broward County Auto Accident Under Investigation; Florida Teen Loses Leg when Hit by Car at School
A Broward County, Florida teen reportedly lost part of her leg when she was struck by a car on school grounds on Oct. 20.
The Broward County car accident occurred last week at Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, which is about 15 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A senior who was standing on school grounds was reportedly hit by a grandmother driving a Toyota Corolla. The accident victim's leg was, according to news reports, severed from the knee down as she was struck by the car, which backed into a utility pole.
Families sometimes consult a Broward County car accident injury lawyer to determine whether negligence, recklessness or liability are involved in serious auto accident cases where injury or death occur, in or around Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue team members responded to this teen pedestrian and motor vehicle accident, which remains under investigation. The driver was reportedly hospitalized due to stress. The victim is recovering at a Broward County, Florida hospital, according to news reports. Two other students were reportedly treated at area hospitals.
Florida motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents can occur on and around school grounds, where so many students congregate in close proximity to vehicles entering and exiting the premises. In this case, It's not clear why the grandmother, who was reportedly picking up two children, crashed her car.
News Source:
Teen's leg severed in car accident
WSVN.com Oct. 21, 2010
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