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Maryland Pedestrian Accident Kills Two

By injuheis on May 19, 2009

A teen and a 7-year-old boy were killed in a Maryland pedestrian accident when they were struck by an automobile on the night of April 19, 2009, according to an Associated Press news report. Maryland State Police officials said 19-year-old Larenta McFarland of Cheverly and 7-year-old Richard Young of Largo were hit by a sport utility vehicle in Largo on Central Avenue near Campus Way. The two were among five people crossing Central Avenue.

McFarland was pronounced dead at the scene. Richard Young died a few hours later at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington. Officials are still trying to determine whether the injured victims were in a crosswalk at the time of the pedestrian accident in Maryland. Authorities have not yet pressed charges against the driver of the SUV pending an investigation, the news report states.

Maryland law requires motorists to stop and slow down at crosswalks where pedestrians are crossing the street. In this case, it appears that the driver of the SUV did not see five people who were crossing the street at that location. If the pedestrians were in a crosswalk, crossing the street legally, the driver of the SUV could be held civilly and criminally responsible for the deaths of McFarland and Richard.

If you have been seriously injured by a negligent or reckless driver, please consult with experienced Maryland car accident attorney, Steven H. Heisler, for a free consultation. Steven H. Heisler and his team have years of experience representing auto accident victims and securing them the compensation they rightfully deserve. Call injury attorney Steven H. Heisler to find out how he can help you with your Maryland auto accident case.

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