Pedestrian Hit by Police Cruiser

In Chelsea, Massachusetts, an accident is under investigation where a pedestrian was struck by a police cruiser. The officer reportedly struck the person as he was responding to an emergency call. The man was crossing the street at the time. Witnesses report that the officer appeared to be speeding. The officer reportedly had just put his sirens on, but did not have his lights on. The pedestrian did die as a result of the accident.   

Pedestrian accidents can leave those involved seriously injured. You should not have to suffer because another person acted negligently and caused injuries or death to another person. With this type of accident, you may be facing medical bills, future health care costs and lost work wages that you cannot handle at this time. If you or someone you know has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you should contact an injury attorney to pursue a case against the negligent party who caused the accident. A personal injury lawyer will protect your rights through this process while working to recover expenses on your behalf. Please take some time today to contact a personal injury attorney to begin discussing the details of your case and moving forward with your life now.