Student Injured In Marion Homecoming Parade Accident

Personal Injury - November 29, 2024

Investigation Underway After Students Injured In Homecoming Parade Accident Near Washington Elementary School

Student Injured In Marion Homecoming Parade Accident

MARION, ILLINOIS (November 29, 2024) – A student was hospitalized in some type of homecoming parade accident on East Main Street by Washington Elementary School.

Williamson County officials are saying that the incident took place on October 18. It remains unclear if the student was hit by a vehicle or if some other incident took place.

An ambulance was called to the homecoming parade in order to help the victim. A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Marion Car Accidents

Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “There were 42,514 deaths from motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2022. This corresponds to 12.8 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.33 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. The fatality rate per 100,000 people ranged from 4.8 in the District of Columbia and Rhode Island to 23.9 in Mississippi.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to prevent vehicle collisions.

  • Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns in the roadway.
  • Drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
  • Drivers should slow down in areas with pedestrians nearby.

All drivers have a legal obligation to operate their vehicle in a reasonably safe manner. They must obey all traffic regulations. This includes operating their vehicle at a safe speed. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.

  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries
  • Lacerations
  • Spinal cord injuries

Many of the injuries associated with car accidents are not immediately obvious. For example, many victims of serious collisions suffer from long-term psychological injuries, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Sadly, though, drivers will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if they are involved in a collision. This is why it is so important that accident victims seek legal support as early as possible.

Investigating Williamson County Car Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the student injured in this Marion homecoming parade accident. It is our sincere hope that the student will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Marion accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.