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Child Killed in Accident at Grant County Motocross

As a Seattle personal injury lawyer I have helped many families after the loss of a loved one in an auto or motorcycle accident. A terrible accident at a motocross event has left a five-year-old boy dead in Grant County. During the race, which took place on a dirt field in the center of the track, one of the racers atEphrataRacewayPark lost control of his motorcycle, which then separated from him and slid into the child. At the time, the child was sitting on his bicycle with the rest of his family as they watched the race from just outside the dirt field.

The boy was severely injured and was transported toColumbiaBasinHospitalwhere he was pronounced dead. TheGrantCountysheriff’s department have determined that the boy’s death is most likely the result of an accident, meaning the rider is likely not liable for the boy’s death and there will probably not be criminal charges brought against him.

While this was likely a freak accident, it nevertheless demonstrates how often we underestimate the danger inherent in vehicles like cars and motorcycles, even if the driver was not negligent.

However, driver negligence can compound these already substantial risks, and even in instances where the driver was not liable, it may be possible that another party was liable, such as the venue or the vehicle manufacturer.

If you are a loved one has been injured or killed due to a driver’s negligence you deserve compensation. You need an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney who can determine which party is liable for the accident. Call today for a FREE consultation.