Morning Crash in Sierra Vista Injures Young Girl

According to a press release from the Sierra Vista Police Department, a young girl was riding her bicycle to school on Monday August 11th, when she was struck by a motorist.

The accident is a stark reminder to slow down and pay careful attention, especially as the children of Cochise County begin their school year.

What are the Details of the Accident?

According to the press release, a young girl was riding her bike to school, when she was hit by a pickup truck as she was crossing Coronado Drive at Golf Links Road in Sierra Vista.

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The girl was in the crosswalk, wearing her helmet, doing everything right. Sierra Vista's emergency crews arrived quickly. They got her out from under the truck, and she was treated at Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista.

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The girl was later airlifted to a Tucson hospital. The driver was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

When Did the Accident Happen?

This devastating accident happened around 7:30am, during the prime time children are on their way to school in the morning.

This is a sobering reminder that we all need to slow down and stay alert, especially in areas where kids are walking or biking to school and waiting to board school buses.

Children are not always easy to see, and they’re counting on us to look out for them.

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Why It's Important to Pay Attention Behind the Wheel

In the press release, Cpl. Scott Borgstadt of the SVPD put it plainly: “It’s imperative that drivers pay close attention not only in school zones, but in areas where children are walking and riding their bikes to schools.”

There's no denying it; mornings are hectic, but a few extra seconds of caution can prevent a lifetime of regret. Please, whether you're dropping off your own kids or just passing through, treat every school zone and crosswalk like your child is crossing. Let's work together to keep our children safe.