Avon Boy Struck By Police Cruiser

A 7-year-old boy, Anthony Charette, of Avon was injured after being struck by a Holbrook police cruiser while riding his bicycle Sunday afternoon.

Charette was taken to Boston Medical Center following the 6 p.m. accident near his grandparents’ home near the intersection of East Spring and Glendon Streets in Avon.

According to news reports, the boy’s injuries were described as serious but non life-threatening.

Police have not released the name of the officer driving the cruiser, who was on duty at the time. The crash is under investigation.

Bicycle Motor Vehicle Collisions

According to the FARS report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2009 there were 630 fatal accidents involving bicycles.

While the average age of bicyclists killed in motor vehicle collisions is around 40, children are also frequent victims of bicycle accidents. About 29% of people injured in bicycle accidents in 2007 were under the age of 16, and 15% of bicycle-related fatalities were between the ages of 5 and 15.

Seeking Legal Help After a Bicycle Accident

If your child has suffered traumatic injuries due to a bicycle accident involving a motor vehicle in Massachusetts, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party. Contact a Boston child injury lawyer to find out more about your legal options and determine the next step.

The Massachusetts personal injury law firm, Kiley Law Group is here to answer all of your questions for free. The star of our legal team, Thomas Kiley is also known as the “Million Dollar Man” for securing 7-figure settlements for child victims in motor vehicle accident cases.

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