Teen Hit by Pickup Truck While Crossing the Street

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A student was seriously injured while crossing the street at Sunset Avenue, also known as Highway 412. The Springdale teen was hospitalized for the fractured skull and the broken knee he suffered as the result of the accident. According to Springdale Police Lt. Derek Hudson, the teen was hit by a pickup truck as he …

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Updated: November 12, 2024

Car Accidents Involving Distracted Pedestrians

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Recent reports show pedestrian fatalities are on the rise. Often times, when we think about distractions in relation to car accidents, we think about drivers who may be talking or texting on their cell phone, adjusting the radio, or eating. These are all common distractions that have the potential to cause a devastating accident. However, …

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Updated: April 5, 2025

Man Dies After Hydroplaning Car Strikes Him

On Thursday, September 12, a man who was cutting the lawn outside a church was killed by a vehicle that lost control due to slick roads and crashed into him. The car was driving on Highway 94 when it lost control, hydroplaning, flipping over multiple times, and striking the man. Valente T. Zapata, 59, was …

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Updated: February 8, 2018

Pedestrian Accidents: What Should Know About Your Legal Rights

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Accidents involving pedestrians are slightly less common than car accidents. Still, about 70,000 pedestrians are involved each year in serious accidents with vehicles. In some cases careless pedestrians may be at least partially responsible for their own injuries, but liable motorists are to blame in many instances as well. Some common circumstances contribute to pedestrian …

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Updated: September 21, 2020