Utah Law Talk

A 10-year-old boy from Alpine, Utah is recovering from serious injuries sustained after being hit by a car on Friday, February 19, 2010. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the accident occurred around 8 p.m. near 400 North Whitby Woodlands Driver. The boy was sitting on the trunk of a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old. Lone Peak Police Sgt. Dave Boerner reports that the 16-year-old put the car in reverse, the boy fell off the trunk and was run over.

Investigators are unsure why the boy was riding on the trunk. Initial reports indicate the 16-year-old knew the 10-year-old was on the trunk. Other children were in the car when the accident happened. The boy was transported to American Fork Hospital before being flown to Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is listed in serious condition but is expected to survive.

I wish the boy all the best as he recovers from his injuries. Legally speaking, no Utah motorist should ever allow anyone to sit on the trunk of the car while the car is in motion. Even though the driver was inexperienced, common sense would dictate that this is an accident waiting to happen. There may also be an issue here with the parents of the 16 year old, whether they negligently entrusted this motor vehicle to this teenager. At any rate, Utah law requires that the parents of the teen take responsibility for injuries from car accidents where there car is used in a way that causes injury to another.

Ron Kramer is a Utah accident and personal injury lawyer with offices in Draper, Bountiful and Provo, Utah.

The Kramer Law Group does not currently represent any of the parties referenced in the blog article above. We have cited and linked to the source of our information. If you were involved in the above incident, or one like it, and have questions about your rights and possible remedies, you may call a reputable Utah personal injury law firm. The information and opinions expressed above are provided as a public service and should not be used in place of legal advice from a qualified Utah personal injury attorney.

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