Connecticut Legal Issues Blog

Many mothers in Connecticut choose to take their children on a walk in the afternoon. They likely do so trusting in their overall safety. Unfortunately, one woman will likely question her future safety after she and her toddler were recently injured in a pedestrian accident.

The incident reportedly happened at approximately 4 p.m. on a day in June. According to reports, a 30-year-old woman was pushing her 2-year-old daughter in a stroller. Unfortunately, they were reportedly struck by a vehicle whose driver then fled from the scene. The force of the impact reportedly threw the toddler about 25 feet from the stroller.

Driving on Connecticut highways can be a bit like playing roulette. You get behind the wheel and hope for the best. You may assume that if you are alert, cautious and adhering to all traffic regulations while driving, you will be safe and avoid injury. This is a logical assumption; however, there may be little or nothing you can do to avert disaster if a drunk driver is in your midst.  

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2.1% of adults in Connecticut report driving after drinking too much.  This is higher than the national average of 1.9%.  Additionally, about 1 in 3 traffic deaths in the United States involve a drunk driver.  In Connecticut, 1,039 people were killed in accidents involving a drunk driver between 2003 and 2012.

People in Connecticut utilize the roadways in a variety of different ways. Those who choose to walk, however, should be able to to do just as safely as those who choose to drive or take public transportation. Unfortunately, a man recently lost his life in a pedestrian accident earlier this month, resulting in the arrest of a driver.

The incident happened in early May. Police say that they received a call about a motor vehicle accident that involved a pedestrian. When they arrived at the scene, they reportedly discovered a 65-year-old man lying in the road, suffering from a head injury. He was transported to the hospital where he ultimately passed away as a result of his injuries.

Anyone who drives on Connecticut interstates is likely aware of the potential of being involved in a car crash. Though drivers may follow the speed limit and other traffic safety guidelines, even the safest of operators are often unable to avoid accidents caused by negligent drivers. In fact, police have recently cited a driver involved in an accident that resulted in the personal injury of two people.

Reports indicate that the incident happened after midnight on a day in late April. According to reports, three tractor-trailers and a sedan were traveling in the right lane of Interstate 95. Though the drivers of these vehicles all slowed down as they reached a construction zone, officials with the Connecticut State Police claim that a fourth tractor-trailer driver failed to slow.