Pedestrian Crash Reported at Oso Parkway 

An unidentified juvenile was struck by a pickup truck in Coto De Caza on Thursday morning. 

Per CHP, the incident took place just minutes before 7:30 a.m. 

A Ford F-150 reportedly hit the kid at Oso Parkway and Coto De Caza Drive for unknown reasons. 

The crash occurred near the entrance to a gated community. 

Unspecified injuries were sustained but it is unclear if the victim was hospitalized or not. 

Investigators are actively working to piece together all of the details of the accident. 

There was a 26% increase in pedestrian deaths in California from 2014-2018.

In addition, California’s pedestrian fatality rate is about 25% higher than the national average.

Tips for pedestrians: 

• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Avoid distractions (use of headphones, cell phone) 
• Obey traffic laws & signals
• Always use crosswalk

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. 

It is also important to remember that in the state of California a person involved in a car accident who has sustained injuries has to file a claim within two years of the accident. 

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.