7 Year Old Biker Hit and Killed by Pickup Truck Driver

In Detroit, it is reported that a 7 year old girl that had been riding her bicycle was hit and killed by the driver of a pickup truck.   According to reports, the young girl had been riding her bike toward an ice cream truck when she crossed paths with the pickup truck driver.

Police Sergeant Eren Stephens said that the trucking accident occurred at 7:00 PM last Friday.  The girl had been riding her bicycle on St. Martins near Mendota when she was struck.  After the accident, the girl was rushed to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.

Police questioned the driver, a 27 year old man, but no charges have been filed at this time.  Officers say that they will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the 7 year old girl's death.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured during a motor vehicle accident in Detroit, now is the time to contact Freedman & Freedman and arrange a time to speak with a Detroit personal injury lawyer.