Avon Boy on Bicycle Struck by Police Cruiser

According to The Patriot Ledger, Anthony Charette, 7, of Avon was struck by a Holbrook police cruiser while he was riding his bike around 6:00pm Sunday evening on Glendon Street near the intersection of East Spring Street. The bicycle accident occurred just down the road from Charette’s grandparents’ house on East Spring Street.

Charette is currently being treated for serious injuries at a Boston hospital. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. The name of the Holbrook police officer has not been publicly released. It was reported that Glendon Street is used often by police to travel across town lines between Holbrook and Avon. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office and police are continuing to investigate the bike accident.

Bicycle Accident Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 500,000 individuals across the U.S. require medical treatment for bicycle-related injuries each year. The most serious injuries that can result in a bicycle-motor vehicle accident are:

• Head injuries (i.e., concussions, traumatic brain injuries)
• Brain damage from a head injury
• Broken bones or fractures
• Paralysis
• Lifelong disability

When to Contact a Massachusetts Accident Lawyer
If your child has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact a personal injury lawyer in Boston with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

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