Personal Injury Law

9-year-old Brooklyn Boy Suffers Severe Brain Injuries In Hit-and-Run Accident

A 9-year-old Brooklyn boy suffered critical injuries after he was struck by a teenage hit-and-run driver, who reportedly turned himself in to authorities later, according to a news report in The New York Times. Akeem Suluki suffered brain injuries and lung injuries and was transported to Kings County Hospital Center, the Times reported. Akeem was reportedly walking home from school and was walking along Macon Street close to his home when the tragic accident occurred.

After hitting the boy, 16-year-old Shyquan Burns drove away, but later turned himself in to police, the article said. The teenager was arrested and charged with driving without a license and with leaving the scene of an accident. The teenager in this case did the right thing by surrendering to authorities although he initially panicked and fled the scene of the accident.

It is indeed a horrible tragedy for the family of the young boy who has suffered traumatic brain injuries as a result of this auto accident. The teenager obviously did not have the training to drive. He had no license and could not control the vehicle. It would be interesting to find out if he was allowed by his parents or guardians to drive or whether he took a vehicle without the permission or knowledge of his parents or guardians. That will determine to a great degree as to who will be held responsible for Akeem?s severe injuries.

Full post as published by New York Injury Talk Blog on May 20, 2008 (boomark / email).